Sr. Package Engineer II

Summary of Position :

Alcon is looking to hire a Sr. Package Engineer II to join our Product Design and Development Team in Fort Worth, TX. You will be responsible for Designing, development, evaluate, and specify primary / secondary / tertiary packaging for products made at Alcon as well as author, review, approve, and develop technical documents involving packaging and packaging related studies. In addition will identify and implement solutions related to packaging.

Key Responsibilities :

Applying mechanical and electrical engineering principles to develop medical devices that meet customer technical / functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost / efficiency requirements

Conducting mathematical modelling to determine if proposed designs are technically feasible

Supporting and participating in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototypes In some organizations, may also be involved with designing product specific manufacturing production processes and equipment

Design, develop and specify primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for products as well as conduct testing to support project assignments.

Develop protocols, supervise testing (when applicable), author technical reports, resolve quality or technical issues and identify cost reductions / productivity opportunities through use of new technology, package design or machinery .

Plan and schedule work activities based on project and operational needs.

Coordinate testing activities with Production and QA.

Provide recommendations for strategic packaging initiatives

Develop personal knowledge and skill, continuously learn, and complete all required training.

Share knowledge and experience with co-workers to develop team's overall capability

Coordinate work activities with other Package Engineering Team members

Adapt schedule to flexible work hours as necessary

Interfaces - Coordinate with other departments to accomplish objectives

Assist with troubleshooting activities related to product packaging.

Work with Marketing and Production on design of packaging.

Key Requirements / Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)

The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

2 Years of Relevant Experience

Work hours : 40 hours

Travel Requirements : Up to 10%

Relocation assistance : Yes domestic

Sponsorship available : Yes

Preferred Qualifications / skills Experience :

Bachelors in Package Engineering, with 5 - 8 years' experience, of which 3 - 5 years in a cGMP environment

CPP Certification