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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 Associate II, Molding & Tooling Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for assisting in mold tooling and injection molding process development, supporting defect analysis, tooling optimization, and process troubleshooting.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Molding and/or Tooling
• Experience in Plastic Injection Molding Process
• Experience/familiar with molding process, process optimization, troubleshooting, validation, plastic defect analysis, and technical documentation.
• Level of English: Good communication skills; able to speak clearly and communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of MiniTab / Power BI is advantageous
• Bachelor's degree is required. A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or a related field) is preferred; however, candidates with a bachelor's degree in other disciplines with relevant experience are welcome to apply.
In this role, a typical day will include:
1. Execute Pin Proofing activities for Optic Pins. Setup systems to manage the tooling, pins, associated molding equipment performance, and replacement frequency.
2. Perform investigations related to Molding process and implement various CAPAs related to molding area.
3. Maintain molding area in clean & orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
4. Support engineering projects (improvement/transfer/equipment) and validation of molding area to ensure timely completion within schedule, cost and in compliance of all standards.
5. Provide process improvement & re-engineering for product yield & quality improvement.
6. Carry out engineering studies, perform statistical analysis as needed, to maintain an efficient production process and system, to support product yield improvement and product quality improvement. 7. Support process characterization studies, process/equipment qualification and IOQs, PQs/Stability.
7. Provide and/or review technical specifications and SOPs necessary for production processes.
8. Carry out change request and evaluate effects of changes to validated processes.
9. Support/work very closely with material science, packaging engineering, automation & controls engineering, metrology/calibration and validation engineering.
10. To perform any other duty that may be assigned by immediate superior from time to time
11. Observe & Ensure full compliance with Alcon Information Security Policy, Cooperate citizenship policy & code of conduct.
12. Adhere to Alcon Safety & Environment Standards, Report to superior immediately if observe any near miss or any injury/ incident occurred at workplace.
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Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in molding and/or tooling
- Experience with plastic injection molding processes
- Experience or familiarity with molding process optimization, troubleshooting, validation, plastic defect analysis, and technical documentation
- Good spoken and written English communication skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Engineering degree in mechanical, chemical, or a related field
- Knowledge of Minitab or Power BI
Alcon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alcon and has not been reviewed or approved by Alcon.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as unusually strong, pairing a 401(k) match with an additional employer-funded retirement plan contribution. Stock purchase access and performance bonuses are also positioned as meaningful components of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Distinctive vision-related perks, including free contact lenses in some cases, reinforce the perceived strength of the health-and-wellness offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are characterized as robust, including paid holidays, PTO/vacation, paid sick time, and parental leave. Flexible time off for certain exempt roles and reported year-end shutdown periods further strengthen perceived coverage.
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What We Do
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than seven decades, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 20,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care.
