Alcon, a global leader in eye care and ophthalmic medical devices, has announced openings for the position of Product Support Engineering (PSE) Apprentice in Bangalore, India. This opportunity is ideal for fresh engineering graduates and final-year students seeking hands-on experience in medical device product development, engineering documentation, design controls, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated healthcare environment.
Candidates with a BE/BTech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering can apply for this early-career apprenticeship before 22 June 2026.
Job Overview
- Company: Alcon
- Position: Product Support Engineering (PSE) Apprentice
- Department: R&D – Surgical Instrumentation (Ophthalmic Medical Devices)
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Employment Type: Full-Time Apprentice
- Work Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST
- Application Deadline: 22 June 2026
- Experience Required: Freshers / Final-Year Students
Key Responsibilities
As a Product Support Engineering Apprentice at Alcon, you will:
- Support engineering and sustaining activities for ophthalmic medical devices.
- Assist in preparing engineering documentation, technical assessments, and reports.
- Participate in design control activities including requirements traceability and risk documentation.
- Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
- Assist in analyzing field issues, product complaints, and manufacturing observations.
- Review drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and component information under supervision.
- Learn medical device quality systems and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.
- Gain exposure to product lifecycle management and engineering best practices.
Eligibility Criteria
Required Qualifications
- Final-year student or recent graduate with BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals.
- Willingness to work in a regulated ophthalmic medical device environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Awareness of product development processes and quality systems.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Required Skills
- Strong learning mindset and curiosity.
- Attention to detail.
- Team collaboration skills.
- Good documentation and organizational abilities.
- Professional attitude and accountability.
Why Join Alcon?
Working at Alcon provides fresh engineering graduates an opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience in medical device research and development.
- Learn engineering processes in a globally recognized healthcare company.
- Work alongside experienced professionals in multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop expertise in design controls and product lifecycle management.
- Build a strong foundation for careers in medical devices and healthcare technology.
Estimated Salary
Based on industry standards for engineering apprentices in Bangalore, the expected compensation is approximately:
₹3.0 LPA – ₹4.5 LPA
Actual compensation may vary depending on company policies and candidate qualifications.
How to Apply
