Sr Associate I, Optomechanical Engineer – MS&T | 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 are currently hiring a Sr Associate I, Optomechanical Engineer - MS&T for our sunny Irvine, California site.  We are looking for dynamic, inspiring, inclusive team members who collaborate with others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes.  Alcon manufacturing is a fast paced, high-energy environment so naturally we are looking for someone who is a relationship builder, an excellent analytical thinker, intuitive to business needs, and someone who can effectively communicate in challenging situations creating win-win scenarios. Above all we are looking for someone with a passion for customer service and helping Alcon in our mission to help everyone see brilliantly!

A Day in the Life:

As a Sr Associate I, Optomechanical Engineer - MS&T, you will be trusted to help develop manufacturing processes for new and existing products within the manufacturing plant.  As a key manufacturing representative, you will have several essential responsibilities including:

• Providing technical and manufacturing expertise in the field of opto-mechanical alignment, test/metrology, and manufacturing within Alcon's broad ophthalmic instrumentation portfolio.
• Supporting development of optomechanical manufacturing processes working closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality to produce efficient, effective and innovative engineering and / or scientific solutions.
• Developing fixtures, procedures, and work instructions related to new manufacturing processes.
• Writing and executing validations for new components processes, and equipment.
• Leading or participating in design reviews to ensure designs can be manufactured to specifications, yield, reliability and cost.
• Maintaining and continuously improving quality systems and regulatory compliance to local, state and global standards requirements.
• Ensuring that the highest quality products are manufactured safely, and efficiently at the lowest possible costs.
• Continuously improving productivity, processes, costs and returns on assets managed.

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
• Work hours: Exempt
• Travel Requirements: None
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Sponsorship: No

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in Medical device, consumer, automotive, and aerospace industry preferred.
• Experience in new product introductions/manufacturing/ manufacturing science and technology/technical development/R&D.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and related process equipment.
• Working knowledge of applied statistics, quality systems and regulatory requirements across multiple health authorities.
• Experience in executing process validation, transfer of products from R&D into manufacturing, and working on multidisciplinary teams that include all functions in the manufacturing environment.
• Specific experience in opto-mechanical design, design for manufacturability (DFM) optical alignment and bonding.
• Ability to critique designs for their manufacturability and provide feedback to the team.
• Ability to generate and maintain test and assembly procedures, PFMEA’s, train technicians, set-up production lines, perform time studies, and design fixtures and assembly aids to facilitate smooth and efficient manufacturing.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment (e.g. multi-site, technical development, other functions).

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!