Laser & Optics Technician - Manufacturing - Alcon USA

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 are currently hiring a Technical Associate V - Manufacturing for our sunny Irvine, California site. We are looking for dynamic, inspiring, inclusive team members who collaborate with others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes. Alcon manufacturing is a fast paced, high-energy environment so naturally we are looking for someone who is a relationship builder, an excellent analytical thinker, intuitive to business needs, and someone who can effectively communicate in challenging situations creating win-win scenarios. Above all we are looking for someone with a passion for customer service and helping Alcon in our mission to help everyone see brilliantly!

A Day in the Life:

As a Technical Associate V - Manufacturing, you are responsible for unleashing the full potential of our people and culture while simultaneously achieving timely and cost-effective manufacturing of high-quality medical devices. This position performs highly skilled tasks in multiple areas across the line or lines demonstrating teamwork with consistent and sustained quality.

• Set up and align photonics laser systems according to technical specifications and blueprints.
• Adjust laser settings to ensure optimal performance and precision.
• Set up, load materials, and run a variety of manufacturing equipment to produce device components and/or sterile finished products, including equipment set-up and/or in-process adjustments to ensure appropriate settings and parameters to achieve product design and quality specifications.
• Perform inspections of machinery and output ensuring the processes are being completed in conformance with production specifications and maintain a stable and efficient process.
• Use tools and equipment to complete assembly, sophisticated testing tasks, and measurements of medical devices precisely following work order instructions and drawings.
• Perform quality assurance and reliability testing following established methods and procedures.
• Self-assess and troubleshoot work, which may include visual inspection under magnification, sequential review of own or colleagues' work, reworking assemblies as required to meet specifications, providing constructive team feedback, and calling out work issues and changes in equipment performance to supervisor for assessment and correction.
• Performs detailed review of paperwork (ex: Device History Record).
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies and supports Continuous Improvement. Analyzes performance and makes suitable recommendations. Participates in team projects that develop process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance product quality and/or improve manufacturing safety and effectiveness.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Work hours: 2nd Shift; 9/80 work schedule; Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM – 12:30 PM and every other Friday 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• Travel Requirements: None
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Sponsorship: No

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Photonics experience
• Laser alignment skills
• Optical alignment skills

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

You should be proficient in:

• Data Analysis and Manipulation
• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Calipers and Micrometers