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Spring + Summer 2027 Co-Op Manufacturing Science & Technology

Alcon Research


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.Wereextremely proud of our legacy and the significant waywevehelped toshape the industry over the last 70 years butwerejust getting started. Our relentless passion toeliminateunmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide.Werelooking for exceptionally talented driven people who want to make a difference. Ifyoudlike to help us change the way the world sees this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

Position Description:

The Alcon team is looking for talented and motivatedCO-OPto join us on-sitein Spring 2027at theHouston TX locationtosupport risk management documentation remediation activities across manufacturing processes and product lines. Working under the guidance of MS&T Quality and Operations stakeholders this role willassistin reviewing organizing and updating documentation to improve alignment between risk assessments failure analyses and process controls. This position is well suited for a student who is highly organized detail-oriented and interested in applying engineering skills in a regulated environment. This role will partner cross-functionally with Engineering Quality and Operations teams in support of compliance with internal procedures and applicable regulatory expectations.

Alcon interns will have the opportunity to not only gain industry experience and network with other Alcon professionals. 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 alsoofferCO-OP individualspersonal and professional development high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities.

KeyResponsibilities:

  • Support assigned risk management remediation workstreams by organizing action items tracking milestones andmaintainingproject documentation.

  • Assistin reviewing risk management documents failure analyses and related control documentation for consistency completeness and traceability.

  • Update assigned documentation based on approved inputs stakeholder feedback and established templates.

  • Help prepare andmaintaintrackers meeting notes status summaries and documentation packages for assigned scope.

  • Support mapping of manufacturing process flows and documentation linkages to aid identification of potential gaps in collaboration with subject matter experts.

  • Coordinate cross-functional meetings capture discussion outcomes and communicate follow-up actions clearly and professionally.

  • Organize large volumes of technical information and documentation across multiple parallel workstreams.

  • Escalate issues missing inputs or timeline risks to theprojectlead or functional stakeholder asappropriate.

  • Contribute to clear audit-ready documentation updates that support ongoing risk management remediation efforts

We are interested in students from the following majors: Biomedical engineering Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering IndustrialEngineeringor related technical field.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the internship and at least oneadditionalsemester following your internship

  • Must be pursuing aBachelors or Mastersdegree

  • Academic performance:Minimumcumulative GPA 2.8/4.0

  • Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e.extracurricular activities or projects)

  • Mustbe authorized towork in the US on a permanent basis. Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated

  • Ability to commit to aco-opfortheSpring and Summer semesters fulltime(40hrs/week) project

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure torisk management principles and engineering risk documentation.

  • Familiarity with FMEA concepts and structured problem-solving or root cause analysis methodologies.

  • Experience working with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint Outlook Teams SharePoint and related project-tracking tools.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and independently on assigned tasks.

  • Interest in medicaldevicepharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environments.

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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.


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Our mission is to provide innovative vision products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. From vision research to eye health, learn more at Alcon.com.

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