Spring​/Summer Manufacturing Science & Technology Co-op

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We are extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we have helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide.

We are looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you would like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

The Alcon team is looking for a talented and motivated intern to join us onsite for Spring and Summer 2027 at the Fort Worth, TX location. The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team provides technical leadership and scientific expertise throughout the commercial product lifecycle, supporting the reliable manufacture, supply, and continued performance of marketed products.

The team partners across functions to sustain and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and technologies; assess and implement changes; investigate and resolve technical and quality issues; manage operational and product risks; support regulatory and quality-system compliance; and drive process robustness, knowledge management, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management.

The intern will work with cross-functional teams to support change management, manufacturing process improvements, technical assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides an opportunity to gain exposure to quality systems, risk-based decision making, manufacturing operations, and project management within a regulated medical device and pharmaceutical environment. Alcon interns/co-ops will have the opportunity to gain industry experience, build professional networks, and contribute to projects that help patients and customers see brilliantly.

Interns also benefit from coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities while working alongside experienced technical professionals.

• Support sustaining engineering projects related to manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, and product lifecycle management.
• Assist with change control impact assessments and implementation monitoring activities.
• Analyze manufacturing, quality, and operational data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams on cross-functional projects.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and project updates to support business objectives.

• Chemical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Materials Science Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Data Analytics / Data Science

Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the internship and at least one additional semester following the internship. Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, or a related technical discipline. Academic performance:
Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0. Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e., extracurricular activities, student organizations, or project experience). Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis. Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be…