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. Were extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way weve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years but were just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. Were looking for exceptionally talented driven people who want to make a difference.
We help people see brilliantly. We care for and delight our customers. We pursue and drive innovation. We care for and inspire our people. We do this through our values and behaviors : We deliver results and our best in all we do. We do the right things in the right way. We create enhance and transform. We take a stand and speak up. We succeed together. We unleash the full potential of our people.
If youd like to help us change the way the world sees this is your chance to Be Brilliant!
Position Description :
The Alcon R&D team is looking for numerous talented and motivated Interns to join us during a Summer 2026 Internship opportunity at our Johns Creek GA / Belmont CA / Lake Forest CA / Fort Worth TX locations. Alcon interns will have the opportunity to not only gain industry experience and network with other Alcon professionals. They will also have the chance to make a real-world impact by working on meaningful projects that will help patients and customers see brilliantly. Alcon also offers interns personal and professional development high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities.
Be a part of and learn how the Human Factors Engineering Team support Alcon projects from diagnostic instruments through planners to surgical instrumentation and how usability is a commercial advantage as well as meeting regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications :
Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op.
Must be pursuing at least a Bachelors level degree in Human Factors Engineering.
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 without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT may be accommodated).
Ability to commit to a 1012-week full time (40 hours per week) summer internship.
Must have a graduation date of December 2026 of later.
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Alcons Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals encourage the right values and behaviors and deliver long-term value. The first layer of our rewards program is compensation. We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay which includes short-term incentives and long-term incentives for eligible population. Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance supports savings for retirement promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness. To learn more about Alcons Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards click here
Pay Range
$0.00 - $43.00
Pay Frequency
Hourly
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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience :
Intern
Key Skills
Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Engineering Intern Summer 2026 • Lake Forest, California, USA