Not recommending - Principal Engineer Alcon Employee Review

1.0
Aug 27, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible Schedule Good Culture Good Benefits

Cons

The pace of work can be very fast or inconsistent.

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Shift work here= 223. Two on. Two off. Every other weekend is a 3 day weekend

Cons

Watching people that have been there for years, even decades getting laid off.

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