Optics NPI & Process Development Engineer

Alcon; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an experienced NPI/Process Engineer to design, develop and implement production processes for high-volume eye care manufacturing. The role focuses on optimizing equipment layouts, sequencing operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting optical assembly and bonding chemistry.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of NPI/process engineering experience in highly regulated environments, with strong mechanical, chemical and optics backgrounds, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years NP I engineer/process engineer experience in MTO; start-ups preferred.
• Optics experience highly preferred.
• Strong mechanical, chemical, process, optics background.
• Hands-on approach with ability to work directly on equipment.
• Commitment to compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Self-starter and independent problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new or revised production processes for high-volume manufacturing.
• Design equipment layouts to maximize efficiency.
• Sequence production operations and adapt machinery as needed.
• Conduct tests to control variables and troubleshoot production issues.
• Provide input to product design engineering on specifications and manufacturability.
• Ensure processes comply with regulations and quality standards.
• Support optical assembly processes and handling/ cleaning of optics.

Skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Self-starter

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing equipment design tools

Job description

Alcon is seeking an experienced NPI/Process Engineer to design, develop and implement production processes for high-volume eye care manufacturing. The role focuses on optimizing equipment layouts, sequencing operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting optical assembly and bonding chemistry.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of NPI/process engineering experience in highly regulated environments, with strong mechanical, chemical and optics backgrounds, and a