Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Alcon•Lake Forest, CA

13h

About The Position

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an Opto-Mechanical Engineer supporting Surgical Instrumentation Research & Development, you will be trusted to support engineering teams with research, data analysis, and system design related to opto-mechanical engineering. In this role, a typical day will include: Applying in-depth knowledge of Opto-Mechanical Engineering in Ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization surgical instrumentation domain as SME across a range of engineering disciplines including Mechanical Design, Opto-mechanics, Material Science, Precision Machining, Imaging, Illumination, Microscope and Optical Systems Design. Performing Opto-mechanical design including lens barrel and lens housing design, lens bonding and mounting techniques, and opto-mechanical analysis including thermal, environmental, shock & vibration, system integration and stability tolerance study. Conducting design, research, development, and process upscaling for new medical device products. Investigating and evaluating existing technology and designs new methodology, materials, machines, or processes as needed for Ophthalmic medical device development. Designing, assembling, alignment, measurement, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of diagnostics and visualization devices. Understanding operation principles for optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrating these within complex sub-systems. Generating detailed parts fabrication drawings including GD&T and tolerance analysis. Supporting medical device development activities such as prototyping, testing, pilot builds, V&V, risk assessment, and ramp-up to production release. Supporting all aspects of documentation and design control through Public Electronic Communications Network (PECN), Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform (Windchill). Developing assembling and alignment fixtures for prototype fabrication and creating associated manufacturing assembling (MAP) and manufacturing testing processes (MTP). Supporting concurrent engineering activities, design control and transition to manufacturing. Working effectively with cross-functional development teams including Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, QA, Industrial Design and Manufacturing functions. This position can be offered at a higher level (Sr. Engineer) and compensation range, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
Domain knowledge in Optics, Opto-mechanics, precision manufacturing techniques, imaging, illumination and visualization. Industry standard tools and methods for optical, mechanical and optomechanical engineering are essential.
Optical and Optomechanical metrology and testing practices.
Vendor and supplier management for optical components, complex sub-systems, or OEM.
Team player/collaboration aptitude with strong sense of accountability and perseverance to drive projects through to completion.
Proficiency in CREO (Pro-E), SolidWorks, or Equivalent CAD skills (CREO preferred) in PLM or Windchill environment.
Strong background with design and development of Imaging systems such as Microscope, Eyepiece, telescope, zoom lens as well as ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization devices.
Proficiency in opto-mechanical system design, optical alignment technology, tolerance analysis, material selection, design for thermalization, bonding and assembly processes.
Knowledge on optical design tools such as ZEMAX and familiar with optical/mechanical design integrating process.
In-depth ophthalmic domain knowledge (Cataract, Vit-Ret, Refractive Surgery, or Diagnostics).
Proficient in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Risk Management application to medical devices.

Responsibilities

Applying in-depth knowledge of Opto-Mechanical Engineering in Ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization surgical instrumentation domain as SME across a range of engineering disciplines including Mechanical Design, Opto-mechanics, Material Science, Precision Machining, Imaging, Illumination, Microscope and Optical Systems Design.
Performing Opto-mechanical design including lens barrel and lens housing design, lens bonding and mounting techniques, and opto-mechanical analysis including thermal, environmental, shock & vibration, system integration and stability tolerance study.
Conducting design, research, development, and process upscaling for new medical device products.
Investigating and evaluating existing technology and designs new methodology, materials, machines, or processes as needed for Ophthalmic medical device development.
Designing, assembling, alignment, measurement, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of diagnostics and visualization devices.
Understanding operation principles for optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrating these within complex sub-systems.
Generating detailed parts fabrication drawings including GD&T and tolerance analysis.
Supporting medical device development activities such as prototyping, testing, pilot builds, V&V, risk assessment, and ramp-up to production release.
Supporting all aspects of documentation and design control through Public Electronic Communications Network (PECN), Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform (Windchill).
Developing assembling and alignment fixtures for prototype fabrication and creating associated manufacturing assembling (MAP) and manufacturing testing processes (MTP).
Supporting concurrent engineering activities, design control and transition to manufacturing.
Working effectively with cross-functional development teams including Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, QA, Industrial Design and Manufacturing functions.