About the role#
Alcon is seeking Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering interns for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will work on real-world projects alongside professionals to build technical skills and gain industry experience. This is a full-time, 10 to 12-week program.
What you'll do#
- Create rapid prototypes using CAD design, 3D printing, mechanical assembly, and lab testing.
- Support injection-molding setup, process development, machine operation, and workflow optimization.
- Design or improve custom tabletop equipment for research applications.
- Evaluate metrology methods, measurement accuracy, and process standardization, including updates to procedures.
- Design mechanical systems that integrate with metrology equipment and robotic arms for automated measurement.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited university for at least one semester before and after the internship.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, biomedical, biomechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or plastics engineering.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 40-hour work week for the duration of the internship.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, paid internship.
- Locations include Fort Worth, TX; Lake Forest, CA; Johns Creek, GA; Houston, TX; and Goleta, CA.
About Alcon
Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Alcon is a public company specializing in the manufacturing of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals for eye care. The organization employs over 10,000 people to develop surgical and vision care products that treat conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases. Its portfolio of ophthalmology solutions serves patients across more than 140 countries.
