Senior Calibration & Instrumentation Technician

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a Senior Calibration & Instrumentation Technician, you will be trusted to take a lead role in identifying and solving complex metrology challenges related to inspection, manufacturing, and injection molding equipment at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX! Additionally, you will thrive in ambiguous situations, adapt quickly to change, collaborate with cross-functional teams, prioritize quality, and understand the importance of making risk-based decisions.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) across electrical, dimensional, physical, mechanical, environmental, and/or chemical disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy.

• Supporting calibrations of M&TE installed on inspection, manufacturing and injection molding machines and process equipment. Some equipment examples include:

  • Ultrasonic Welders

  • Pneumatic Presses

  • Vision Systems

  • Automated Assembly Cells

  • Packaging Equipment (e.g., Form-Fill-Seal Machines, Band Sealers, Shuttle Sealers)

  • Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

  • Hand Instruments

  • Weight Scales

• Leading, mentoring, and training junior technicians and develop training curricula for the department.

• Managing calibration workload and prioritization.

• Collaborating with Calibration Engineering and other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish robust and practical GxP calibration processes.

• Identifying, developing, and applying appropriate measurement procedures.

• Performing corrective actions to resolve identified measurement issues.

• Adapting equipment standards and procedures to accommodate unique measurements.

• Maintaining calibration standards and participating in determining calibration needs.

• Performing calibrations in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments.

• Supporting the design of new equipment by providing metrological insights for measurement systems.

• Supporting internal (e.g., Corporate) and external audits (e.g., FDA).

• Collaborating with Calibration Engineering to evaluate new calibration technologies and optimizing calibration intervals based on risk.

• Lifting up to 35 pounds.

What You’ll Bring to Alcon:

High School Diploma or equivalent

The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

3 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and temperature systems.

• Working knowledge of metrology uncertainty analysis and test uncertainty ratios.

• Current ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) certificate or equivalent.

• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 17025, ISO 10012, and ANSI/NCSL Z540.

• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

• Location: Onsite

• Travel Requirements: 0 – 5%

• Relocation Assistance: None

• Sponsorship Available: No

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves. 

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities. 

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career! 

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for hourly associates, and much more! 

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