Senior Engineer II - Tech Transfer

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 Engineer II – Tech Transfer, you will be trusted to design and develop new or revised manufacturing processes for medical devices, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing, at the Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX!

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Scoping, planning, and leading projects centered on cost reductions, quality improvements, process/product transfers between manufacturing sites, and in support of R&D activities.

• Developing manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.

• Providing guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

• Identifying and evaluating suppliers, qualifying components, tooling, equipment, and assembly processes, partnering with Procurement, Suppliers, and Manufacturing Engineering as required to assure capacity and improve business continuity.

• Qualifying alternate materials and/or components for either risk mitigation, cost improvement, or because of obsolescence.

• Assuring assembly process is developed and documented.

• Managing and maintaining product cost accuracy for product transfers and new product introductions.

• Assuring BOM’s are entered and maintained correctly. Also addressing requests from other departments related to BOM’s and components. Confirming product costs are accurate and rolled.

• Addressing any component or product quality issue assigned, determining root cause and completing corrective actions.

What You’ll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)

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

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• 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 medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage, retirement plan, flexible time off, and much more!

• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

• Relocation Assistance: None

• Sponsorship Available: No

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.