Associate, Mechanical Design Engineering (12 months contract)
Alcon
Unknown, Victoria, Australia
Full-Time
$3
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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?
Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineer to join our team for a 12-month placement. This engineer will contribute to various phases of our instrument development lifecycle, from design and prototyping to verification and testing.
Key Responsibilities:
CAD Drafting & Drawing Release SupportAssist in preparing and refining CAD models and technical drawings for specific subsystems.Contribute to drawing release packages, ensuring document control and compliance with internal standards.
Prototype Assembly & VerificationParticipate in the hands-on build of partial builds, mock-ups, and prototype instruments.Support mechanical assembly, integration, and functional testing.Contribute to the verification of design intent through structured test procedures.
Instrument Characterisation & MetrologyConduct precision mechanical measurements using micrometers, calipers, and other gauges.Collect and analyse measurement data from hardware and software tools.Support formal verification reports by characterising performance and tolerances.
Test Investigation & Root Cause AnalysisSupport structured investigations into test anomalies or performance deviations.Assist in designing and executing follow-up tests.Analyse results and contribute to documentation for phase review readiness.
Development of Test FixturesDesign and fabricate simple mechanical or electromechanical test fixtures using CAD and 3D printing.Support component-level and system-level testing during the verification phase.
Design CalculationsApply engineering science to predict system performance.Use insights to optimise designs and support engineering decisions.
Requirements:
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia. No visa sponsorship nor relocation will be provided for this role.
Why Join Alcon?
•Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with innovative medical imaging products that make a real impact.
•Exciting Work Environment: Be part of a fast-growing, award-winning company.
•Supportive Culture: Join a team built on integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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