About Alcon:

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

Position Description:

Alcon is looking for a driven student to assist the Facilities Engineering Team in John’s Creek with a variety of tasks, including working with utility systems such as Electrical Power, Water and Air Distribution. A successful candidate will be able to work independently with supervision and is not afraid to leave their desk behind to work in a construction environment.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to co-op, and at least one additional semester following your co-op.
• Must be pursuing at least a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related major.
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0
• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis.  Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated.
• Ability to commit to the fall semester, full time (40 hours per week) co-op

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings, especially Piping & Instrumentation Drawings
• Good working knowledge of AutoCad or VersaCad drawing systems
• Experience solving design problems
• Experience in Facilities a plus

Ability to work in a Team environment. With guidance provided the successful candidate will have the ability to utilize analytical skills to solve problems and complete assigned projects.

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.