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Sr. Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering

Alcon
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jan 2026
💰 $151,250/yr($90,750/yr$151,250/yr)

About the role

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.

The Sr. Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is a critical role that will support our Photonics and Optical Engineering businesses. In this role you will be primarily responsible for designing, developing, and implementing efficient production processes for mass production. You will be expected to apply advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills to drive project performance and innovation.

Specifics include:

  • Lead the development of advanced projects and apply innovative solutions.
  • Design, develop, and implement new or revised production processes for efficient mass production, including the arrangement of manufacturing equipment for optimal layout and the sequence of production operations.
  • Specify procedures for tool and equipment fabrication and adapt machinery in response to factory conditions.
  • Conduct tests throughout production to control variables and troubleshoot production problems• Provide guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications to best use equipment and manufacturing techniques.
  • Ensure production processes and procedures comply with regulations and adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training.
  • Support team performance and operational efficiency while committing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
  • All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.
  • Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization.
  • Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations​.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+16yrs; M.S.+0 yrs) The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
  • 2 Years of Experience in Optics Engineering/Manufacturing
  • 1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
  • Work location: Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: 0 – 10% Domestic
  • Sponsorship available: No
  • Relocation: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in manufacturing Opti-mechanical assemblies is a plus.
  • Experience in manufacturing engineering in an Optics manufacturing environment is a plus.
  • Prior experience in medical device manufacturing is a plus.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

  • Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
  • Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
  • See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
  • Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

  

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