2027 Spring/Summer Co-Op - Electrical Maintenance

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

The Electrical Maintenance co-op will support the Electrical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering teams in maintaining accurate electrical system documentation, updating electrical drawings, and assisting with preventive maintenance initiatives aligned with NFPA 70B standards. This role provides hands-on exposure to industrial electrical systems, CMMS processes, reliability-centered maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

The Alcon team is looking for a talented and motivated co-op to join us onsite for next summer at the Johns Creek, Ga. location.

Alcon co-ops will have the opportunity to not only gain industry experience and network with other Alcon professionals. They will also have the chance to make a real-world impact by working on meaningful projects that will help patients and customers see brilliantly. Alcon also offer co-ops personal and professional development, high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

NFPA 70B Preventive Maintenance Support

• Support development of PM procedures
• Verify maintenance records and document compliance activities.
• Assist in identifying critical electrical assets and maintenance priorities.
• Support collection of electrical inspection data and findings.

Reliability & Asset Management

• Update equipment records within the CMMS system.
• Assist with equipment hierarchy and asset tagging verification.
• Support critical spare parts identification and inventory reviews.
• Participate in root cause investigations of electrical failures.

Electrical Drawing Management

• Review, update, and maintain electrical one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment drawings.
• Verify field conditions and compare against existing AutoCAD drawings.
• Redline electrical drawings based on maintenance modifications and equipment upgrades.
• Support creation and organization of digital drawing libraries.

Field Support

• Conduct facility walkdowns with maintenance personnel.
• Verify breaker, panel, transformer, and equipment labeling.
• Assist in documenting electrical system modifications.
• Observe contractors and electrical maintenance activities while maintaining safety compliance.

Support projects focused on:

• Electrical system reliability
• Documentation accuracy
• PM optimization
• NFPA 70B compliance improvements
• Asset life-cycle management

We are interested in students from the following majors: Electrical Engineering,

Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Systems Technology, Engineering Technology, or Related Technical Discipline.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the co-op, and at least one additional semester following your co-op

• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0

• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)

• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis. Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated

• Ability to commit to a 10-12 weeks summer co-op, full time (40 hrs./week) project

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

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