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. As an Opto-Mechanical Engineer supporting Surgical Instrumentation Research & Development, you will be trusted to support engineering teams with research, data analysis, and system design related to opto-mechanical engineering.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Applying in-depth knowledge of Opto-Mechanical Engineering in Ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization surgical instrumentation domain as SME across a range of engineering disciplines including Mechanical Design, Opto-mechanics, Material Science, Precision Machining, Imaging, Illumination, Microscope and Optical Systems Design.
- Performing Opto-mechanical design including lens barrel and lens housing design, lens bonding and mounting techniques, and opto-mechanical analysis including thermal, environmental, shock & vibration, system integration and stability tolerance study.
- Conducting design, research, development, and process upscaling for new medical device products.
- Investigating and evaluating existing technology and designs new methodology, materials, machines, or processes as needed for Ophthalmic medical device development.
- Designing, assembling, alignment, measurement, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of diagnostics and visualization devices.
- Understanding operation principles for optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrating these within complex sub-systems.
- Generating detailed parts fabrication drawings including GD&T and tolerance analysis.
- Supporting medical device development activities such as prototyping, testing, pilot builds, V&V, risk assessment, and ramp-up to production release.
- Supporting all aspects of documentation and design control through Public Electronic Communications Network (PECN), Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform (Windchill).
- Developing assembling and alignment fixtures for prototype fabrication and creating associated manufacturing assembling (MAP) and manufacturing testing processes (MTP).
- Supporting concurrent engineering activities, design control and transition to manufacturing.
- Working effectively with cross-functional development teams including Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, QA, Industrial Design and Manufacturing functions.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
Preferred Requirements:
- Domain knowledge in Optics, Opto-mechanics, precision manufacturing techniques, imaging, illumination and visualization.
- Industry standard tools and methods for optical, mechanical and optomechanical engineering are essential.
- Optical and Optomechanical metrology and testing practices.
- Vendor and supplier management for optical components, complex sub-systems, or OEM.
- Team player/collaboration aptitude with strong sense of accountability and perseverance to drive projects through to completion.
- Proficiency in CREO (Pro-E), SolidWorks, or Equivalent CAD skills (CREO preferred) in PLM or Windchill environment.
- Strong background with design and development of Imaging systems such as Microscope, Eyepiece, telescope, zoom lens as well as ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization devices.
- Proficiency in opto-mechanical system design, optical alignment technology, tolerance analysis, material selection, design for thermalization, bonding and assembly processes.
- Knowledge on optical design tools such as ZEMAX and familiar with optical/mechanical design integrating process.
- In-depth ophthalmic domain knowledge (Cataract, Vit-Ret, Refractive Surgery, or Diagnostics).
- Proficient in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Risk Management application to medical devices.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
- Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more!
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Compensation and Benefits
Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long‑term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short‑term and long‑term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well‑being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.
The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.
Pay Range
$79,900.00 - $103,400.00
Pay Frequency
Annual
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent directly related experience; alternatives include high school diploma plus 8 years or associate degree plus 4 years of related experience.
- Fluent ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
- Domain knowledge in optics, opto-mechanics, precision manufacturing, imaging, illumination, and visualization.
- Experience with optical, mechanical, and optomechanical engineering tools and methods.
- Knowledge of optical and optomechanical metrology and testing practices.
- Vendor and supplier management experience for optical components, complex subsystems, or OEM products.
- Proficiency in CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD tools within a PLM or Windchill environment; CREO preferred.
- Experience designing imaging systems such as microscopes, eyepieces, telescopes, zoom lenses, or ophthalmic diagnostic and visualization devices.
- Proficiency in opto-mechanical system design, optical alignment, tolerance analysis, material selection, thermalization, bonding, and assembly processes.
- Knowledge of optical design tools such as ZEMAX and optical-mechanical design integration processes.
- In-depth ophthalmic domain knowledge, including cataract, vitreoretinal, refractive surgery, or diagnostics.
- Proficiency in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and risk management for medical devices.
- Ability to collaborate effectively, demonstrate accountability, and drive projects through completion.
Alcon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alcon and has not been reviewed or approved by Alcon.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as unusually strong, pairing a 401(k) match with an additional employer-funded retirement plan contribution. Stock purchase access and performance bonuses are also positioned as meaningful components of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Distinctive vision-related perks, including free contact lenses in some cases, reinforce the perceived strength of the health-and-wellness offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are characterized as robust, including paid holidays, PTO/vacation, paid sick time, and parental leave. Flexible time off for certain exempt roles and reported year-end shutdown periods further strengthen perceived coverage.
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What We Do
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than seven decades, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 20,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care.
