Sr. Associate I, Molding & Tooling Engineering (T).

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Associate I in the R&D Model Machine Shop in Lake Forest CA you will be trusted to conduct prototype machining to support the research and development process of Alcons innovative surgical equipment.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Supporting Mechanical R&D builds for Ophthalmic Instrumentation development.

• Completing machine setups on a wide variety of specialized and production equipment.

• Generating first article/first piece product for inspection.

• Making required adjustments to equipment or programming to maintain compliance with quality standards.

• Working directly with Engineers on Modifications on the fly when needed.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

• Prior experience as a Hands-on Machinist with Surfcam or Mastercam programing experience.

• Extensive experience operating and programming 5-axis prototype Okuma mills Lathes and Sodick Wire EDM machines. Proficient with Surfcam and Mastercam including advanced surfacing techniques.

• Balanced expertise in programming machine setup and hands-on operation.

• Able to interpret blueprints accurately including tight tolerances (Full Knowledge of GD&T).

• Able to perform complete setups and First Piece Inspection with minimal supervision

• Positive attitude

• Attention to detail

• Experience with Materials: stainless steel steel aluminum plastics

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints sketches drawings.

• First shift - Work Day hours from roughly 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcons mission to provide top-tier innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.

• Take advantage of opportunities to collaborate with engineers learn advanced surfacing techniques and grow in your technical expertise at a global leader in the industry.

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement paid time off and much more!

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Alcons Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives support our values and deliver longterm value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay with shortterm and longterm 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 wellbeing provide financial security and support retirement planning.

The 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.

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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.