About the role#
Join the LS Process Excellence team at our contact lens production facility in Johns Creek, Georgia. This co-op provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. You will support performance improvement initiatives and help evaluate technical solutions as we expand our production capabilities.
What you'll do#
- Review performance data to identify loss-reduction opportunities and support overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) initiatives.
- Plan, document, and execute engineering studies to test process or equipment improvements.
- Analyze study results, summarize your findings, and present recommendations to project stakeholders.
- Create change requests and necessary documentation for approved concepts.
- Work alongside production, maintenance, engineering, and management teams to implement and sustain improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university or college, with at least one semester completed before the co-op and one remaining after.
- Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Communications, Human Resources, Project Management, Learning & Development, Marketing, or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through projects or extracurricular activities.
- Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours per week) co-op during the Winter and Summer 2027 terms.
- Legal authorization to work in the US on a permanent basis (F1 visa holders with CPT are eligible).
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and physics principles.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate conclusions clearly.
- Basic proficiency with computers and data-analysis tools.
- Strong learning agility and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
Location & details#
- Location: Johns Creek, Georgia.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
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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