Opto-Mechanical Engineer | Alcon

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 and we are hiring for an Opto-Mechanical Engineer who will be located in Johns Creek, GA location and will be trusted to deliver opto-mechanical, mechanical and optical designs supporting new product development for ophthalmic medical device products.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Designs, models, analyzes, and tests optical, electro-optical, and opto-mechanical systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products. Conducts research and development into phases of physical optics and geometric optics, lasers, laser characteristics, laser maintenance, and broadband optical sources. Applies research of complex optical systems to achieve desired optical outcomes. Develops component specifications, tolerances, simulations and tests procedures for electro-optical systems and components. Uses design-to-cost models, six sigma methodology, and other methods to assure and verify optical design requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver ophthalmic designs and ancillary deliverables using state-of-the-art mechanical and optical design systems and methods

• Effective collaboration with Project Leads, functional managers, cross-franchise SMEs, clinicians and MTO to support R&D targets and project milestones

• Collaborates with peers, internal customers and 3rd party suppliers to define design specifications and tolerances

• Ability to advance innovative designs from research through product launch

• Internal interaction requires interpretation of complex information; external interaction mainly requires exchange of factual information. Audience may be outside own area and unfamiliar with the technology

• Applies engineering principles to the research and development of medical device/science/technology and/or provide engineering expertise to support development projects

• Requires awareness of the workings of the business beyond own team and some familiarity with the external environment as it affects own part of the organization

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Travel Requirements: 0-5%

• Relocation assistance: yes

• Sponsorship available: yes

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!