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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 on the lives of our patients and customers.\nWe foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an Engineering Technician, you will be part of the Research & Development (R&D) Process & Product Design team, which interfaces regularly with all R&D engineering departments and stages for the development of medical device product. This includes performing or modifying tests with fixtures, which may be developed internally for the execution of approved test methods. Typical areas of expertise that interface with the products may be: fluidics, mechanics, optics, electronics, interface programming, and lasers.\nIn this role, a typical day will include:\nProviding hands-on technical support for product design and development processes by assisting in testing, documentation, and compliance activities, ensuring accurate documentation of test results.\nFollowing established protocols to perform routine product evaluations, maintain laboratory equipment, and collect data to support research efforts.\nAssisting in troubleshooting product design issues and maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.\nDeveloping foundational knowledge in product testing, materials analysis, and technical reporting to contribute to the overall development and validation of new products.\nWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:\nBachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs. Assoc.+4 yrs.)\nThe ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nPrior engineering or engineering technician experience, specifically in testing, product design, fixture development, and product assembly/rework support, ideally for medical devices.\nAbility to write and execute Protocols and/or Test Methods a Plus\nExperience working with electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical devices a plus.\nExperience working with Pre-Clinical/Wet Lab Sample preparation a plus.\nHOW YOU CAN THRIVE:\nCollaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves\nSee your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities\nJoin Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!\nAlcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.\nAlcon Careers\nSee your impact at alcon.com/careers\nATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker\nIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.\nFind Jobs for Employees\nFind Jobs for Contingent Worker\nCompensation and Benefits\nAlcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long-term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short-term and long-term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well-being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.\nThe salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.\nPay Range\n36.37 - 47.07Pay Frequency\nHourlyAlcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. 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