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They will also have the chance to make a real-world impact by working on meaningful projects that will help patients and customers see brilliantly. Alcon also offer co-ops personal and professional development, high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities.\nThe Engineering co-op will be assigned projects that would consist of process upgrades and OEE improvements for the DSMFLEX contact lens platform. Projects may be safety, quality, or performance driven improvements. There is opportunity to assist with installation and qualification of new or retrofit equipment in the DSMFLEX area.\nKey Responsibilities:\nIdentify, design, and implement improvements to machines and processes related to the overall contact lens production process.\nExecute protocols and continuous improvement support for production initiatives and prepare documentation related to procedures, training, work instructions, validations, ES, DOE, etc.\nContributes to program updates to senior-level stakeholders.\nActively participates in continuous improvements to communications metrics to achieve higher levels of business impact.\nMonitors impact through various channels of feedback for demonstrated results.\nMinimum Qualifications for Co-Ops:\nMust be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to co-op, and at least one additional semester following your co-op.Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, or a related major.\n\nAcademic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0\nDemonstrated leadership skills (i.e., extracurricular activities or projects)\nMust be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis. 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