Technician III, Molding & Tooling Engineering

Company: Alcon Research
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Technician III, Molding & Tooling Engineering, is primarily responsible for handling complex tasks in mold tooling design and plastic injection molding processes. You will apply advanced technical skills and problem-solving abilities while adhering to procedures at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX. Specifics include: Handle highly complex technical tasks related to mold tooling design and plastic injection molding processes, supporting operations and contributing to efficiency within defined procedures Make significant decisions within the scope of your tasks, requiring advanced technical skills and problem-solving abilities Adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate and complete documentation Ensure rigorous quality control and comply with regulatory requirements by documenting in our CMMS (Maximo) Compliance with regulatory requirements and commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: High School Diploma or equivalent The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English 1 Years of Relevant Experience Work Hours: Friday – Sunday and every other Thursday – 4:45 AM – 4:45 PM Location : Onsite Travel Requirements : 0 – 10% Relocation Assistance : None Sponsorship Available : No PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Medical Device experience or regulated industries strongly preferred Molding experience The ability to work in a fast-paced molding environment Preventative maintenance experience The ability to troubleshoot molding machines and/or auxiliary equipment/material distribution systems Robot/automated picking end of arm tooling Proficiency in electrical, electronics, and schematics HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON: Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives. Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment. Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more! Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com/careers ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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