Decent workplace - Principal Engineer Alcon Employee Review

4.0
1 Jun 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good work/life balance. Excellent health insurance and retirement plan (401k + additional retirement match after 1 yr of service). Additional perks like free contact lens supply (for full time employee + eligible dependent) every year, discounts for LASIK surgeries or cataract surgeries when selecting Alcon surgical instrument or implant products.

Cons

Slow paced and long product development cycle. Challenging for young people to get promoted.

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5.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Really nice people work here

Cons

Not many engineers are actual engineers

4.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Stable company with people that want to make a difference. Great place to learn about manufacturing practices.

Cons

No clear job roles and the company tries to squeeze work out of lower level engineers.

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