Ophthalmic Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Automation

Carl Zeiss, Inc.; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical plans

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Carl Zeiss, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support ophthalmic production sites in the US, focusing on design, simulation, testing and documentation of production tools for eye surgery devices.

You will improve processes, develop tooling, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Qualified candidates have a strong Mechatronics/Mechanical background (BSc/MSc), CAD experience, and 1–5 years in a regulated medical-device setting.

Qualifications

• BSc./MSc. in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, product design, test-, process- or industrial engineering or similar.
• 1–5 years in medical device or regulated industry is preferred.
• Familiar with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to all US production sites.
• Update work instructions, drawings, labeling and test procedures.
• Develop process improvements and new tooling/fixtures.
• Test and validate machines and processes (FAT/SAT/IQOQPQ).
• Create risk analyses (PFMEA) and support CAPA investigations.

Skills

Mechatronics

Mechanical engineering

CAD (2D/3D)

Minitab

Lean principles

PFMEA

Education

BSc./MSc. in mechatronics

Mechanical engineering

Product design

Test/Process/Industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Minitab

Job description

Carl Zeiss, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support ophthalmic production sites in the US, focusing on design, simulation, testing and documentation of production tools for eye surgery devices.

You will improve processes, develop tooling, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Qualified candidates have a strong Mechatronics/Mechanical background (BSc/MSc), CAD experience, and 1–5 years in a regulated medical-device setting.