Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer

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 Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer supporting a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Sr. Associate, Mechanical Design Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for contributing to the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical components and systems. You will create CAD models, conduct simulations, and evaluate prototypes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability standards. This role in on-site in our Johns Creek, GA location and a typical day would include:

• Responsible to operate and program a variety of machining equipment such as mills, lathes, grinder, EDM etc.
• Provides direct support to Vision Care contact lens development programs by fabricating necessary fixtures/devices and prepare components needed for optical tools needed for all development projects.
• Responsible with maintaining and improving fabrication processes for ultra-precision CNC machining directly supporting Vision Care development programs
• Assist with mechanical design and CAD modelling support for various teams within Vision Care development
• Works closely with lead engineers for developing, implementing and resolving general machining and optical fabrication processing problems
• Responsible for coordinating, maintaining and improving flow of existing tooling processes.
• Works closely with Lens Metrology group to ensure design targets are met.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on CNC- Ultra-precision optical fabrication (symmetrical and non-symmetrical) by turning and/or grinding.
• Knowledge of a variety of metrology instruments including CMM scanning devices. Optical metrology knowledge including interferometry and aspheric surface characterization is a plus.
• CAD: SolidWorks and/or Pro/Engineer
• Familiar with statistical analyses techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Creo Experience

What You'll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+5yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

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!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.