About the role#
Join the Vision Care Manufacturing team in Johns Creek, Georgia, for a Spring and Summer 2027 co-op. You will work with the LS Process Excellence team to support manufacturing performance improvements and evaluate technical solutions within a contact lens production facility. This role involves collaborating with production technicians, mechanics, engineers, and managers to analyze performance and implement sustainable changes.
What you'll do#
- Support LS3 overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) initiatives by reviewing performance data and finding loss-reduction opportunities.
- Plan, document, and execute engineering studies to evaluate proposed process or equipment improvements.
- Analyze study results, summarize findings, and present recommendations to project stakeholders.
- Develop change requests and supporting documentation for approved concepts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain process improvements.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited university for at least one semester before and after the co-op.
- Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Communications, Human Resources, Project Management, Learning & Development, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the spring and summer terms.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through extracurricular activities or projects.
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and physics principles.
- Basic proficiency with computers, data-analysis tools, or programming.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate conclusions clearly.
- Capacity to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Johns Creek, Georgia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Spring 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid co-op.
About Alcon
Alcon is a medical equipment manufacturer focused on eye care. Founded in 1945, the company produces surgical and vision care products for conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases. It operates globally with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The company employs over 27,000 associates and serves patients in more than 140 countries.
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