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SalaryAt Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Molding Engineer II, you will be trusted to design, develop, and implement new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX!
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
- Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions.
- Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems.
- Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
- Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
- Actively interacting and communicating upward with Sr. Engineer I, Sr. Engineer II and Principal Engineer.
- Actively participating and communicating with injection molding production floor solving engineering issues as required using statistical data to draw conclusions, provide Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and develop approach to corrective action, preventive action plan.
- Supporting the timely completion of all Non-Conformance Investigations (NCIs) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
- Utilizing scientific molding practices such as injection speed linearity, load sensitivity, dynamic cavity imbalance, and dynamic check ring repeatability test to troubleshoot process issues.
- Providing front-line, hands-on process assistance, including, mold setup, start, stop, adjust, idle, troubleshoot of injection molding machines, and auxiliary equipment such as robots, thermolators, material systems, and conveying equipment.
- Supporting and assisting defining training plans and programs as required, including seeing training needs through for all associated staff.
- Vigilant pursuit of continuous improvement across all functions assigned.
What you’ll bring to Alcon:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
- Work Hours: Day Shift (8 hours): Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
- Travel Requirements: 10-20%, domestic and/or international
- Relocation Assistance: None
- Sponsorship Available: No
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
- Experience with scientific molding principles and/or certifications.
How You Can Thrive at Alcon:
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career.
- Alcon provides a robust benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage, retirement plan, flexible time off, and much more!
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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
