SpringSummer 2027 Manufacturing Science & Technology Co-op

About Alcon

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 were 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!

Position Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

We are Interested in Students from the Following Majors

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 bachelors 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 accommodated.
• Ability to commit to a 10-12 week summer internship full-time (40 hours/week) project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel Visio SharePoint project-management software AI-enabled productivity tools and other data-visualization or process-improvement applications.
• Knowledge of or exposure to medical device pharmaceutical or other regulated industry through coursework academic projects extracurricular activities or prior internships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.

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.

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.

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.