Alcon
Medical Imaging
Associate,MechanicalDesignEngineering(12monthscontract)
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“Associate, Mechanical Design Engineering (12 months contract) at Alcon. Skills: CAD, Prototyping, Testing, Mechanical Design. Assist in preparing CAD models. Refine technical drawings”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhancing sight; Helping people see brilliantly; Impact global eye health; Make a difference in lives
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
No visa sponsorship, No relocation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Mechanical Engineering or related undergraduate degree, 3+ year relevant experience in similar roles, ability in CAD, prototyping, and testing, Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, Effective communication and documentation abilities, Right to live and work in Australia
What You'll Do.
Assist in preparing CAD models
Refine technical drawings
Contribute to drawing release packages
Participate in prototype builds
Support mechanical assembly
Support functional testing
Conduct precision mechanical measurements
Collect measurement data
Analyse measurement data
Support formal verification reports
Support investigations into test anomalies
Fabricate test fixtures
Apply engineering science
Predict system performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with product team
Communication Scope
Effective communication
Full Job Description
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? **Overview:** We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineer to join our team for a 12-month placement. This engineer will contribute to various phases of our instrument development lifecycle, from design and prototyping to verification and testing. **Key Responsibilities:** **CAD Drafting & Drawing Release Support** Assist in preparing and refining CAD models and technical drawings for specific subsystems. Contribute to drawing release packages, ensuring document control and compliance with internal standards. **Prototype Assembly & Verification** Participate in the hands-on build of partial builds, mock-ups, and prototype instruments. Support mechanical assembly, integration, and functional testing. Contribute to the verification of design intent through structured test procedures. **Instrument Characterisation & Metrology** Conduct precision mechanical measurements using micrometers, calipers, and other gauges. Collect and analyse measurement data from hardware and software tools. Support formal verification reports by characterising performance and tolerances. **Test Investigation & Root Cause Analysis** Support structured investigations into test anomalies or performance deviations. Assist in designing and executing follow-up tests. Analyse results and contribute to documentation for phase review readiness. **Development of Test Fixtures** Design and fabricate simple mechanical or electromechanical test fixtures using CAD and 3D printing. Support component-level and system-level testing during the verification phase. **Desi
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