Calibration Technician

at  Alcon

Calibration Technician
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help our patients 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.
We are currently recruiting for a Calibration technician in an 18 month contract role to support our engineering department in Cork. The main responsibility of this role is the calibration of equipment and management of equipment/artifact recertification.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Performing equipment calibrations within clearly defined SOPs.
• Assist in drafting / updating Calibration SOPs.
• Assist wider Engineering team with assessment / determination of calibration equipment for new equipment/processes.
• Engage with Contractors and arrange site visits to complete equipment calibration.
• Engaging with production/engineering for availability of equipment to be calibrated.
• Complete procurement tasks related to equipment purchasing or recertification/calibration.
• Creates / updates MDTs as required for setup / update of calibration records.
• Investigates deviations related to calibration equipment.
• Ensure continual Quality System compliance by adherence to established and evolving Alcon QS requirements.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A minimum Level 7 qualification in an Engineering or Technical discipline
• Strong technical ability and calibration experience would be preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP standards.

How you can thrive at Alcon

• A competitive salary package with fixed salary, bonus, pension and health insurance
• A flexible work environment with competent and committed colleagues. We enjoy working together in a good and respectful manner, and we celebrate our common successes
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

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In this role, a typical day will include:

• Performing equipment calibrations within clearly defined SOPs.
• Assist in drafting / updating Calibration SOPs.
• Assist wider Engineering team with assessment / determination of calibration equipment for new equipment/processes.
• Engage with Contractors and arrange site visits to complete equipment calibration.
• Engaging with production/engineering for availability of equipment to be calibrated.
• Complete procurement tasks related to equipment purchasing or recertification/calibration.
• Creates / updates MDTs as required for setup / update of calibration records.
• Investigates deviations related to calibration equipment.
• Ensure continual Quality System compliance by adherence to established and evolving Alcon QS requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A minimum Level 7 qualification in an Engineering or Technical discipline
• Strong technical ability and calibration experience would be preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP standards