2027 Summer Optical & Vision Science Engineering Interns

About Alcon

Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than 75 years, we offer one of the broadest portfolios of products designed to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year, supporting those living with conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, and refractive errors.

Position Description

Alcon is seeking multiple talented and motivated Optical & Vision Science Engineering Interns to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program.

• Locations: Johns Creek, GA; Goleta, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Fort Worth, TX; and Houston, TX.
• Interns will gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals across Alcon.
• Build technical skills, expand professional networks, and receive coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities.

Potential Internship Project Areas

Based on business needs, location, and team alignment, internship projects may include:

• Evaluate hazard detection while driving through different intraocular-lens models and under glare conditions.
• Study relationships between contrast sensitivity and visual acuity and optical-quality measures such as modulation transfer function.
• Design and conduct laboratory studies using wavefront sensors, vision simulators, and psychophysical testing systems.
• Support advanced metrology through instrument design, testing, qualification, image processing, and data analysis.
• Apply optical imaging, wavefront sensing, optical coherence tomography, and interferometric techniques to ophthalmic-product research.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the internship and at least one additional semester following the internship.
• Pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in optics, optical engineering, optometry, vision science, imaging, physics, or related major.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0.
• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e., extracurricular activities or projects).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated).
• Ability to commit to a 10–12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) summer internship.