Associate I, General Engineering Level 8.01

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, 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 in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As an Associate I, General Engineering, you will be trusted to execute Engineering project tasks and deliverables and corresponding documentation independently at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Act as a lead over Engineering change controls.
• Escalate issues to Engineering leadership in a timely manner.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.
• Demonstrate company Values & Behaviors.
• Function as a lead with positive leadership competencies.
• Communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.
• Perform a variety of tasks during Engineering project execution ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive, including running validation on production equipment, assemblies and subassemblies such as component assembly, wrapping, material packaging, and product testing.
• Read, understand, and follow quality system procedures at all times.
• Set up equipment for product testing and validation.
• Create and handle quality data properly using good manufacturing documentation practices.
• Support Engineering to close all open and aging Equipment-related Change Controls 
• Create tools to improve the GxP administrative tasks of our Manufacturing Engineering Department 
• Support Engineering with Revalidation Assessments for multiple product lines.
• Support Engineering with equipment retirement activities and documentation. 
• Ensure that all of the validation binders and/or electronic files have been turned into DMG and/or placed into the DMG validation folders. 
• Create and maintain Engineering Project library to ensure that there are no overdue projects and follow up with Engineering project managers about project status.   
• Create and maintain Engineering Training Library.  
• Execute SOP document updates.  
• Technical writing skills preferred.
• Support validation activities for Automated and semi-automated pieces of equipment.
• Support our new Product Line Engineering group with builds and data analysis.
• Support in Inventory management for validations.
• Interacts with Alcon documentation management system such as TrackWise Change Control, Alfresco and Windchill Systems.
• Complete Engineering forms (Production Readiness Reviews, EIFs, Calibration Forms, ECNs).
• Perform SOPs updates.
• Require good computer and writing skills

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience.
• Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• One (1) Year of Relevant Experience
• Work hours: Exempt
• Travel Requirements: 0-10%
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Production process experience
• Yellow/Green Belt Certifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

* Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.

* See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

* Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

* Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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