Associate, Repair & Maintenance Engineering

Overview

Associate, Repair & Maintenance Engineering – part of Alcon’s Engineering function focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across the business.

• Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals effectively.
• Follow procedures with decision‑making authority that requires job‑related training, attention to detail and reliability.
• Assist in planning, designing and implementing maintenance programs to optimize availability and productivity of facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance engineering work and review mechanical and electrical engineering specifications.
• Assess new equipment designs for reliability, ease of maintenance and availability of replacement parts.
• Liaise with production staff to coordinate repair work, statutory safety inspections and supply of new plant and equipment with production schedules.
• Participate in installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control and completing all required training.
• Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee data integrity within Maximo, approve asset and preventive maintenance records and support system upgrades and testing.
• Manage inventory, purchasing and digital enablement activities, including central storeroom optimization, supplier and purchasing processes, mobile device configuration and reporting dashboards.
• Serve as a facilitator and neutral mediator, training cross‑functional users and maintaining audit readiness.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Three years of relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in maintenance and asset management systems, particularly Maximo (MAS), with experience supporting SAP integrations, mobile platforms and digital tools.
• Knowledge of SQL queries is an advantage.
• Inventory and purchasing knowledge, strong analytical and reporting skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment.
• Strong communication skills, effective cross‑functional collaboration, adaptability and the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Location:
  
  Onsite, Houston, TX.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%.

Alcon is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. 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  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.