Not recommending - Principal Engineer Alcon Employee Review

1.0
Aug 27, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good market share in eye surgery

Cons

1- most of job postings are not genuine and are being used for internal promotions 2- slow in every aspect, hiring, promoting… 3- promotions are based in favoritism not merit 4- low salary package, 401k takes 3 years to vest 5- losing market share to competitors pretty drastically

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and management they are calm and confident

Cons

Everything is good management is good no cons so far

4.0
Jun 11, 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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