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. This program offers industry experience, networking, and the opportunity to make a real-world impact by working on meaningful projects that help patients and customers see brilliantly.

Responsibilities

• Extraocular Devices (EOD): Support for accelerated digitalization, including template creation, elimination of paper processes, and integration of current independent software platforms.
• Instrumentation: Work with UX designers to identify storyboards, translate them into applications on IOSSystems, and collaborate with various engineering teams.
• Visualization: Collaborate with engineers to develop next-generation 3D camera systems, contributing to different aspects of product development.
• Software: Assist in developing or testing software applications for final use in surgery or internal development.
• Firmware: Develop and test control firmware for 3D camera heads.
• Electrical Engineering: Design or test Printed Circuit Board Assemblies for 3D camera systems.
• Mechanical Engineering: Design and 3D-print brackets, harnesses, and housings for visualization applications and industrial designs.
• Intraocular Device (IOD): Design, test, and iterate implantable devices, focusing on mechanical design, modeling, simulation, documentation, collaboration, project management, and statistics.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Optics/Optical Engineering, Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Vision Science, Optometry, Systems, Aerospace, or related major.
• Graduating 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 (e.g., through extracurricular activities or projects).
• Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis.
• Ability to commit to a 3-year, full-time (40 hours per week) rotational program in one of Alcon's locations: Johns Creek, GA / Belmont, Goleta or Lake Forest, CA / Fort Worth, TX.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis.
• Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated.
• Preferred qualifications include pursuing an advanced degree in relevant fields and having Alcon Internship or Co-op work experience.

Benefits

Alcon offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short-term and long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including health and well-being programs, financial security, and retirement planning.

Pay

Pay Range: $68,000.00 - $88,000.00
Pay Frequency: Annual

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. The company is committed to maintaining a diverse environment and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.