2026 Envision R&D Rotational Program – Track 1

About the role

The Alcon R&D team is looking for talented and motivated Engineers to join our Envision R&D Rotational Program in January or July 2026 at our Johns Creek, GA / Belmont, Goleta or Lake Forest, CA / Fort Worth, TX locations.

Responsibilities

• Extraocular Devices (EOD): Support for accelerated digitalization, including template creation, elimination of paper processes, support for accelerated adoption and integration of current independent software platforms, and connecting instrumentation/equipment with data repositories.
• Instrumentation: Work with UX designer to identify the storyboard, translate the storyboard into application on IOSSystem Architecture, Software programming, Embedded systems, Modeling & Simulation.
• Visualization: Work with engineers to help develop next generation 3D camera system. Depending on candidates' background, they will be able to work closely with software, firmware, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering team to contribute to different aspects of the product development.
• Software team: Help develop or test software application for either final application used in surgery or internal development software.
• Firmware team: Develop and test control firmware for 3D camera head.
• Electrical Engineering team: Design or test Printed Circuit Board Assembly for 3D camera system.
• Mechanical Engineering team: Design and 3D-print bracket, harness, housing for visualization applications and industrial designs.
• Intraocular Device (IOD): Design, test, iterate. Mechanical Design, Modeling, and Simulation work. Documentation, collaboration, project management and statistics. Help build prototypes for testing.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Optics/Optical Engineering, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Vision Science, Optometry, Systems, Aerospace or related major.
• Must graduate December 2026 (for January 2026 start date) or May/June 2027 (for July 2027 start date).
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0.
• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects).
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis. Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated.
• Able to commit to a 3-year, full time (40 hrs. per week) rotational program in Johns Creek, GA / Belmont, Goleta or Lake Forest, CA / Fort Worth, TX locations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Optics/Optical Engineering, Opto-mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Vision Science, Optometry, Systems, Aerospace or related major.
• Alcon Internship or Co-op work experience preferred.

Benefits

Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long-term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short-term and long-term 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 well-being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.

Pay

Pay Range $68,000.00 - $88,000.00

Schedule

Annual