Senior Optical Engineer

Alcon•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Alcon is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to support its Intraocular Lens (IOL) R&D and Advanced Optics team at its main campus in Fort Worth, Texas. The role focuses on proprietary optical design, simulation, and metrology innovations for vision-restoring ophthalmic technologies. The engineer will collaborate with Optics, Ophthalmology, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering teams; lead optical design and simulation; and own critical IOL research and development programs from conceptual research through execution. The role applies technical judgment and creativity to develop new design methodologies, materials, or processes, with success measured by technical maturity and clinical impact. It also uses computation and data-driven analysis to accelerate design decisions and improve robustness and engineering efficiency. The Senior Optical Engineer will mentor others, lead design reviews, influence best practices, and help ensure compliance with applicable ISO, FDA, and MDD standards. The position is onsite at Alcon’s Fort Worth, Texas, main campus. Relocation and sponsorship are available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; alternatively, high school diploma plus 10 years of experience, associate degree plus 6 years, or an M.S. with no additional experience specified.
Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
Two years of relevant experience.
Experience with optical design, optical engineering, and optical software such as Zemax or Code V.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop creative solutions to problems.
Knowledge of ISO, FDA, MDD, and regulations applicable to medical device, science, or technology design and development.
Understanding of applied practices, concepts, and processes in a defined discipline or scientific or technical field.
Ability to provide advice in one's area and recommend improvements to established, clearly defined processes.
Experience addressing varied but similar problems, conducting fact-finding to define problems, and selecting among established procedures or precedents.
Proficiency in Python and common ML/data libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow, or proficiency in MATLAB.
Advanced degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field.

Responsibilities

Drive cross-functional innovation with Optics, Ophthalmology, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering teams to address IOL and vision-correction challenges.
Lead end-to-end optical design and simulation using Zemax or Code V.
Develop proprietary optics optimized for human vision and define optical metrology to assess performance.
Own critical IOL R&D programs from conceptual research through execution.
Apply technical judgment and creativity to introduce design methodologies, materials, or processes.
Use advanced computation and data-driven analysis to accelerate design decisions, improve performance robustness, and increase engineering efficiency.
Mentor others, lead design reviews, and influence engineering best practices.
Ensure compliance with ISO, FDA, and MDD standards.