Senior Optical Engineer

Alcon•Fort Worth, TX

3d•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 Fort Worth, Texas site. The role focuses on proprietary optical design, simulation, and metrology innovations for vision-restoring ophthalmic technologies. The engineer will lead optical design and simulation, develop optics optimized for human vision, and define optical metrology to assess performance. The role also owns critical IOL research and development programs from conceptual research through execution, applying technical judgment to advance design methodologies, materials, and processes. The engineer uses computation and data-driven analysis to improve design decisions, performance robustness, and engineering efficiency, while providing technical leadership, mentoring, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Alcon offers growth and development opportunities and a benefits package that includes health, life, and retirement benefits, plus flexible time off for exempt associates or PTO for hourly associates. Relocation and sponsorship are available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; alternatively, high school education plus 10 years of experience, an associate degree plus 6 years, or an M.S. with no additional experience specified.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
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 technical or scientific discipline.
Ability to provide advice in one's area and recommend improvements to established processes.
Ability to investigate varied but similar problems and select an appropriate option from defined procedures or precedent.
Proficiency in Python and common machine-learning or data libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow, or in MATLAB.
Advanced degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field.

Responsibilities

Collaborate 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 optics optimized for human vision and define optical metrology.
Own IOL R&D programs from conceptual research through execution, developing 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, influence best practices, and ensure compliance with ISO, FDA, and MDD standards.