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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate I - Quality Assurance Engineering-1 - **Company:** Alcon Inc - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Microsoft SharePoint, Break Fix - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/associate-i-quality-assurance-engineering-1-irvine-ca-usa-58800036 ## About the Role outcomes * Monitor global product performance using data-driven, risk-based approaches * Communicate technical problems and solutions within small teams and to management * Troubleshoot customer returns and manufacturing nonconformities; document findings * Ensure compliance with Quality System policies, FDA and ISO 13485 and other regulatory standards * Support internal/external audits Tasks * Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs) * Fluent English reading, writing and speaking * Experience in Quality/Manufacturing/Operations/Engineering in Medical Device or Healthcare (preferred) * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Experience with MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams, and SharePoint * Experience in leadership, project management, decision-making, analytical and negotiating skills (preferred) * Exposure to troubleshooting complex electromechanical/optical machines/consoles (preferred) * aaaaaaaa * with SAP or current MRP systems (preferred) Key requirements * robust benefits package * health insurance * life insurance * retirement benefits * flexible time off for salaried associates * paid time off for hourly associates ## Description Experteer Overview As an Associate I in Quality Assurance Engineering, you support the development, modification, and maintenance of quality evaluation and control systems. You perform inspections, testing, and statistical analyses to manage product quality risk and verify corrective actions meet reliability standards. You collaborate across functions to drive root-cause investigations and monitor effectiveness, while ensuring compliance with Quality System policies and regulatory requirements. This role offers exposure to audits, hands-on troubleshooting, and opportunities to contribute to safe, high-quality medical devices at Alcon. Compensation / Benefits * Develop, modify and maintain quality evaluation and control systems * Conduct inspections, tests and statistical analyses to manage quality risks * Investigate medium-complexity production and customer-facing quality issues; support higher complexity investigations * Build cross-functional relationships to influence team/project outcomes * Monitor global product performance using data-driven, risk-based approaches * Communicate technical problems and solutions within small teams and to management * Troubleshoot customer returns and manufacturing nonconformities; document findings * Ensure compliance with Quality System policies, FDA and ISO 13485 and other regulatory standards * Support internal/external audits Tasks * Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs) * Fluent English reading, writing and speaking * Experience in Quality/Manufacturing/Operations/Engineering in Medical Device or Healthcare (preferred) * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Experience with MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams, and SharePoint * Experience in leadership, project management, decision-making, analytical and negotiating skills (preferred) * Exposure to troubleshooting complex electromechanical/optical machines/consoles (preferred) * Experience with SAP or current MRP systems (preferred) Key requirements * robust benefits package * health insurance * life insurance * retirement benefits * flexible time off for salaried associates * paid time off for hourly associates ## Related Videos - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Data Mining Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/802-data-mining-accessibility) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Fast, Confident, and Wrong: When AI Fails at Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100030-fast-confident-and-wrong-when-ai-fails-at-accessibility) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)