Laser & Optics Technician - Manufacturing at Alcon USA Irvine, CA

Alcon USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

PTO for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon USA is seeking a skilled Second Shift Laser Technician to set up and align photonics laser systems per specifications. You will adjust laser settings, load materials, and run manufacturing equipment to produce device components and sterile products with tight tolerances.

You will inspect machinery, perform QA and reliability testing, and participate in process improvements. Strong English communication and a High School diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Work hours: 2nd Shift; 9/80 work schedule; Mon–Thu 3:00 PM–12:30 AM and every other Friday 2:00 PM–10:30 PM.
• Travel requirements: None.
• Relocation assistance: No.
• Sponsorship: No.

Responsibilities

• Set up and align photonics laser systems according to technical specifications and blueprints.
• Adjust laser settings to ensure optimal performance and precision.
• Set up, load materials, and run manufacturing equipment to produce device components and/or sterile finished products with proper settings.
• Perform inspections of machinery and output to ensure conformance with production specs and maintain process stability.
• Use tools to complete assembly, testing tasks, and measurements of medical devices per work orders and drawings.
• Perform quality assurance and reliability testing following established methods.

Skills

Photonics experience

Laser alignment

Optical alignment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up and align photonics laser systems according to technical specifications and blueprints.
• Adjust laser settings to ensure optimal performance and precision.
• Set up, load materials, and run a variety of manufacturing equipment to produce device components and/or sterile finished products, including equipment set-up and/or in-process adjustments to ensure appropriate settings and parameters to achieve product design and quality specifications.
• Perform inspections of machinery and output ensuring the processes are being completed in conformance with production specifications and maintain a stable and efficient process.
• Use tools and equipment to complete assembly, sophisticated testing tasks, and measurements of medical devices precisely following work order instructions and drawings.
• Perform quality assurance and reliability testing following established methods and procedures.
• Self‑assess and troubleshoot work, which may include visual inspection under magnification, sequential review of own or colleagues' work, reworking assemblies as required to meet specifications, providing constructive team feedback, and calling out work issues and changes in equipment performance to supervisor for assessment and correction.
• Perform detailed review of paperwork (e.g., Device History Record).
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement. Analyze performance and make suitable recommendations. Participate in team projects that develop process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance product quality and/or improve manufacturing safety and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Work hours: 2nd Shift; 9/80 work schedule; Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM – 12:30 PM and every other Friday 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
• Travel requirements: None.
• Relocation assistance: No.
• Sponsorship: No.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Photonics experience.
• Laser alignment skills.
• Optical alignment skills.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more.

Machines & Technologies

• Calipers and Micrometers.