SR. I Molding Engineer
Houston, TX 
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Posted 7 days ago
Job Description
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 a SR. I Molding Engineer, on our Engineering Manufacturing Team, you will be trusted with designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods at Houston, Texas US.
 

In this role, a typical day will include:

  • Project Management of new equipment purchases including capex financial management.
  • Onboarding of new technologies such as double shot injection molding. Ground up injection molding process building using a variety of plastics (E.g. Polycarbonate, acrylic, LSR - liquid silicone rubber) and name brands of equipment. (E.g. Nessei, Husky, Aurburg, & Engel)
  • Collaboration with internal customers and external suppliers at a detailed technical level.
  • Process/Equipment qualification - IQ/OQ/PQ & troubleshooting via scientific molding principles.
  • Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout
  • Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions
  • Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems
  • Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
  • Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0yrs)
  • The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
  • 2 Years of Relevant Experience
  • 1 Year of Demonstrated Leadership
  • Work hours: Exempt: Monday through Friday / 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Travel Requirements: 0 to 20%
  • Relocation assistance: No
  • Sponsorship available: No
 

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

  • Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolve
  • 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 robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates; PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

 
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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters: If you’d like to view a copy of the Alcon’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email alcon.er@alcon.com.

EEO Statement: Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not 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.

 

Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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