Optics Lab Engineer

alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Optics Lab Engineer in Fort Worth, Texas to innovate and solve complex challenges in intraocular lens design. You will lead optical testing and own the qualification of test equipment, collaborating with various engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, with strong skills in optical testing and problem-solving. This role offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in directly related experience.
• Ability to fluently read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional innovation across engineering teams.
• Lead optical testing to characterize new IOL designs.
• Own qualification and maintenance of optical test equipment.
• Analyze optical test data for engineering improvements.

Skills

Optical testing

Creative problem solving

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Optical test equipment

Mechanical design software

Job description

Overview

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?

Alcon is looking to hire an Optics Lab Engineer that will be responsible for leading, managing, and/or performing work across multiple engineering areas/specializations.

Responsibilities

• Driving cross‑functional innovation with Optics, Ophthalmology, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering teams to solve complex intraocular lens (IOL) and vision‑correction challenges, advancing Alcon's mission to help people see brilliantly.
• Lead optical testing to fully characterize new IOL design using established and novel test methods.
• Owning optical test equipment qualification, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Analyze and interpret optical test data to be shared with design engineers to improve IOL design.

Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to complex technical problems
• Working knowledge of applied optics, optical testing, and scientific analysis on IOL measurement
• Experience with mechanical design and rapid prototyping to improve optical test systems
• Ability to identify and implement improvements in test methods and data processing workflows

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.
• Travel – up to 10%

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non‑discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.