2027 Electrical & Computer Engineering Intern
Alcon
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- CADC++CLinuxEmbedded systems
- Work
- On-site in Houston · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- CAD15%C++12%C10%Linux3%of 114 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About Alcon
Alcon is the global leader in eye care.
Position Description
Alcon is seeking multiple talented and motivated Electrical & Computer Engineering Interns to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This internship offers the opportunity to gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals. Interns will build technical skills, expand their professional network, and receive coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities.
Locations: Johns Creek, GA; Goleta, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Fort Worth, TX; and Houston, TX.
Potential Internship Project Areas
- Design or enhance custom laboratory and research equipment using CAD, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and controls.
- Develop embedded software and firmware for 32-bit microcontrollers using C/C++, real-time operating systems, and embedded Linux.
- Debug electronic and embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies.
- Support manufacturing automation projects involving cobots, programming, and machine-vision systems.
- Develop robotics applications for patient positioning, including simulation-to-real training and deployment.
Minimum 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.
- Must be pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, embedded, firmware, robotics, or related major.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0.
- Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g., 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.