Sr. Optical Engineer | Alcon Research, Inc.

POC and to request an interview: Nathan Lewis - nathan.lewis@alcon.com

Sr. Optical Engineer - Integrated Optical System

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Fort Worth, Texas

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Full time

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End Date: December 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

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R-2025-41805

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Integrated Optical Systems team in the Advanced Optics Technologies organization, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. This position will be located at Alcon's US headquarters in Fort Worth, TX.

The Sr. Optical Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting optical engineering efforts through testing, data analysis, and research to enhance optical system design. You will be expected to collaborate with teams to validate optical models, refine testing procedures, and contribute to the development of high-performance optical solutions. The Sr. Optical Engineer within the Integrated Optical System function will support metrology system development and qualification.

Responsible for the analysis, design, development, and testing of optical systems and components that manipulate light. This ranges from simple devices like eyeglass lenses to complex ones such as imaging systems in microscopes, telescopes and lasers. The responsibility extends to studying the properties of light, its interaction with various materials and human vision interpretation.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Designing and building prototype optical system to support R&D, Manufacturing, and Clinical applications.
• Documenting new processes and equipment in support of qualification and validation activities.
• Identifying and conceptualizing novel optical technologies to support rapid product development cycles.
• Assist with testing, data analysis, and research to improve optical system design and contribute to the development of high-performance optical solutions
• Collaborate with teams to validate optical models and refine testing procedures
• Apply engineering principles and troubleshoot optical issues
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and ensure rigorous quality control
• Complete all required training and meet individual job requirements to contribute to overall compliance of the organization
• Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements

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:

• 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!
• Travel Requirements: 5-10%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: Yes

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