Associate, General Engineering

Summary of Position:

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.The Associate, General Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for applying technical expertise to analyze trends, design processes, and resolve engineering challenges. You will lead projects, manage budgets, and coordinate contractors.

Responsible for leading, managing, and/or performing work across multiple engineering areas/specializations. Activities include but are not limited to:

- Analyzing technology trends; - Designing new processes; - Modifying, optimizing, and improving existing processes; - Evaluating and resolving issues related to manufacturing, design, quality, and material engineering; - Developing test procedures; - Estimating cost, project planning and execution, managing project and operational budgets, managing contractors; - Establishing engineering standards and budgetary controls; and - Introducing new/modified equipment, tools, software and systems. Confers with others in the organization to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products. May provide insight and develop priorities for engineering projects and services or be involved in field-testing of products, processes, and/or systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals effectively
• Analyze technology trends and design new or modify existing processes
• Evaluate and resolve issues related to manufacturing, design, quality, and material engineering
• Develop test procedures and estimate costs
• Plan and execute projects, manage project and operational budgets, and supervise contractors
• Establish engineering standards and budgetary controls
• Introduce new or modified equipment, tools, software, and systems
• Confer with others to determine engineering feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and customer demand for products
• Follow procedures with decision-making authority, requiring job-related training and attention to detail
• Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization
• Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory complianceAll associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of total experience with bachelor's degree.
• Responsible for leading, managing, and/or performing work across multiple engineering areas/specializations. Activities include but are not limited to:
• Reviewing technical documents and summarize data and testing.
• Modifying, optimizing, and improving existing processes.
• Evaluating and resolving issues related to manufacturing, design, quality, and material engineering.
• Developing test procedures.
• Estimating cost, project planning and execution, managing projects.

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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