Alcon
Medical Devices
AssociatePackagingEquipmentEngineer
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“Associate Packaging Equipment Engineer at Alcon. Skills: Packaging engineering, Process design, Troubleshooting. Analyze technological trends. Design new processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance team performance; Enhance operational efficiency; Improve quality; Improve processes; Improve products; Improve packaging; Improve materials; Deliver brilliant outcomes; Enhance sight; Help people see brilliantly
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Resolve issues
Up to 10% travel, Onsite
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 Assoc. +4 yrs), Ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
What You'll Do.
Analyze technological trends
Modify existing processes
Resolve engineering issues
Develop test procedures
Manage project budgets
Manage operational budgets
Supervise contractors
Establish engineering standards
Establish budgetary controls
Introduce new equipment
Introduce modified equipment
Introduce new software
Introduce modified software
Introduce new systems
Introduce modified systems
Assess engineering feasibility
Assess cost-effectiveness
Assess customer demand
Make informed decisions
Meet individual job requirements
Contribute to organizational compliance
Commit to continuous improvement
Commit to regulatory compliance
Adhere to GxP regulations
Follow Standard Operating Procedures
Maintain documentation
Ensure quality control
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with others; Collaborate with teammates
Communication Scope
Communicate in English
Process & Methodology
Project management, Budget management
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? This role is part of Alcon's **Engineering function** , a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. This role has a primary focus on **packaging engineering** , including troubleshooting, validation, and optimization of packaging systems for medical devices. The position supports packaging performance, product protection, sterilization compatibility, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency across the product lifecycle. The **Associate Packaging Equipment Engineer** is primarily responsible for analyzing technological trends, designing and modifying processes, and resolving engineering issues to enhance team performance and operational efficiency at our **Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX**. Specifics Include: * Perform specialized technical tasks and conduct research to optimize project outcomes. * Design new processes and modify existing ones to improve efficiency. * Evaluate and resolve issues related to manufacturing, design, quality, and material engineering. * Develop test procedures, estimate costs, and plan and execute projects while managing project and operational budgets and supervising contractors. * Establish engineering standards and budgetary controls. * Introducing new or modified equipment, tools, software, and systems. * Collaborate with others to assess engineering feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and customer demand. * Make informed decisions within the scope of assigned tasks. * Maintain strong attention to detail, eff
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