Senior Engineer – Process Studies

at  Alcon

At 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 Senior Engineer – Process Studies supporting the U.S. Development of Process & Pilot Engineering Team in Johns Creek, GA, a typical day will include:

• Conducts process development and process upscaling studies for new medical device products
• Defines process and process specifications for contact lens manufacturing process
• Runs studies to gain fundamental process understanding at a Y = f(x) level and uses this process knowledge to: improve yields, reduce defects, define specifications and define user requirements for equipment
• Analyzes data to assess the sources of variation in the process and understand the cause and effect relationship between factors and responses
• Documents study design, results, next steps and process knowledge / understanding
• Communicates results and next steps to various teams within R&D
• Supports process development timeline by completing tasks on schedule
• Collaborates and partners with associates from multiple disciplines, including Engineering, Development, Research and Production, to ensure project success
• Regularly seeks input and feedback from peers and manager on how to continuously improve
• Provides guidance to others on the team and resolves issues encountered
• Designs, executes and analyzes Engineering Studies to be performed in the lab, pilot line and MTO production lines in areas including, but not limited to: Measurement System Evaluation (MSE, GR&R), Component of Variation Studies (COV) and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Documents study designs using graphical sampling plans and Factor Relationship Diagrams (FRDs)
• Documents process knowledge and process investigations using Thought Maps and Process Maps
• Performs data analysis including process performance index (Ppk), ANOVA, regression, Chi-square, etc.
• Applies intermediate level principles of engineering and / or chemistry analysis, blends technical knowledge and manufacturing practices in providing solutions to problems
• Position may require international travel, particularly to Germany for periods of up to one to two weeks per year
• Positive attitude with good interpersonal skills and ability to support a team environment

Please refer the Job description for details