Spring/Summer 2027 Manufacturing Science & Technology Co-op

About the role

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients worldwide. The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team provides technical leadership and scientific expertise throughout the commercial product lifecycle, supporting the reliable manufacture, supply, and continued performance of marketed products. The team partners across functions to sustain and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and technologies; assess and implement changes; investigate and resolve technical and quality issues; manage operational and product risks; support regulatory and quality-system compliance; and drive process robustness, knowledge management, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management.

This onsite internship is based in Fort Worth, TX for Spring and Summer 2027. The intern will work with cross-functional teams to support change management, manufacturing process improvements, technical assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives, gaining exposure to quality systems, risk-based decision making, manufacturing operations, and project management within a regulated medical device and pharmaceutical environment. Interns benefit from coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities while working alongside experienced technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support sustaining engineering projects related to manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, and product lifecycle management.
• Assist with change control impact assessments and implementation monitoring activities.
• Analyze manufacturing, quality, and operational data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams on cross-functional projects.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and project updates to support business objectives.

Qualifications

Target majors

• Chemical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Materials Science Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Data Analytics / Data Science

Minimum qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the internship and at least one additional semester following the internship.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0.
• Demonstrated leadership skills (extracurricular activities, student organizations, or project experience).
• Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis. Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated.
• Ability to commit to a 10–12 week summer internship, full-time (40 hours/week).

Preferred qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Visio, SharePoint, project-management software, AI-enabled productivity tools, and other data-visualization or process-improvement applications.
• Knowledge of or exposure to medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry through coursework, academic projects, extracurricular activities, or prior internships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Schedule

10–12 week summer internship, full-time (40 hours/week), onsite in Fort Worth, TX for Spring and Summer 2027.