Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Alcon•Lake Forest, CA

13h•$79,900 - $103,400

About The Position

Alcon is hiring an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to support Surgical Instrumentation Research & Development. The role provides engineering research, data analysis, and system design in opto-mechanical engineering for ophthalmic diagnostic and visualization surgical instrumentation. The engineer contributes expertise across mechanical design, opto-mechanics, materials science, precision machining, imaging, illumination, microscopy, and optical systems design. The position involves designing, assembling, aligning, measuring, testing, analyzing, and troubleshooting diagnostic and visualization devices, as well as developing new medical-device products and processes. The engineer supports prototyping, verification and validation, risk assessment, pilot builds, production ramp-up, design control, and transition to manufacturing. Work is performed with cross-functional teams spanning optics, mechanical, electrical, software, quality assurance, industrial design, and manufacturing. Alcon describes a collaborative and diverse work environment and offers a benefits package that includes health, life, retirement, and paid time off. Compensation is listed at $79,900–$103,400 annually; actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; alternatively, high school education plus 8 years of experience or an associate degree plus 4 years of experience.
Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Domain knowledge in optics, opto-mechanics, precision manufacturing techniques, imaging, illumination, and visualization.
Experience with industry-standard tools and methods for optical, mechanical, and optomechanical engineering.
Knowledge of optical and optomechanical metrology and testing practices.
Vendor and supplier management experience for optical components, complex subsystems, or OEMs.
Collaborative team-player aptitude, accountability, and perseverance to drive projects to completion.
Proficiency in CREO (Pro-E), SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD tools; CREO is preferred, as is experience in a PLM or Windchill environment.
Background designing and developing imaging systems such as microscopes, eyepieces, telescopes, and zoom lenses, as well as ophthalmic diagnostic and visualization devices.
Proficiency in opto-mechanical system design, optical alignment technology, tolerance analysis, material selection, design for thermalization, bonding, and assembly processes.
Knowledge of optical design tools such as ZEMAX and familiarity with optical/mechanical design integration processes.
In-depth ophthalmic domain knowledge, including cataract, vitreoretinal, refractive surgery, or diagnostics.
Proficiency in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and applying risk management to medical devices.

Responsibilities

Apply opto-mechanical engineering knowledge to ophthalmic diagnostic and visualization surgical instrumentation across mechanical design, opto-mechanics, material science, precision machining, imaging, illumination, microscopy, and optical systems design.
Perform opto-mechanical design, including lens barrel and lens housing design and lens bonding and mounting techniques.
Conduct opto-mechanical analysis, including thermal, environmental, shock and vibration, system integration, stability, and tolerance studies.
Conduct design, research, development, and process upscaling for new medical-device products.
Investigate and evaluate existing technology and develop new methodologies, materials, machines, or processes for ophthalmic medical-device development.
Design, assemble, align, measure, test, analyze, and troubleshoot diagnostic and visualization devices.
Understand optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrate them within complex subsystems.
Generate detailed parts fabrication drawings, including GD&T and tolerance analysis.
Support prototyping, testing, pilot builds, verification and validation, risk assessment, and ramp-up to production release.
Support documentation and design control through PECN, ECN, and ECP processes in the Windchill PLM platform.
Develop assembly and alignment fixtures for prototype fabrication and create associated manufacturing assembly and testing processes.
Support concurrent engineering, design control, and transition to manufacturing.
Work with cross-functional development teams in optics, mechanical, electrical, software, quality assurance, industrial design, and manufacturing.