Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Alcon; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 79,900 - 103,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Health, life, and retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Alcon in Lake Forest, California, is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer for its Surgical Instrumentation Research & Development team. The role involves supporting engineering teams with research, data analysis, and system design focused on opto-mechanical engineering.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in optical and opto-mechanical design, proficiency in CAD software like CREO, and strong collaboration skills.

Join Alcon's mission to enhance sight and improve lives with innovative products and solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• Proficiency in CAD tools like CREO or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of optical design tools such as ZEMAX.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams with research and data analysis.
• Design and conduct opto-mechanical analysis.
• Develop and test prototypes for medical devices.

Skills

Opto-Mechanical Engineering

Optical Design

System Design

Proficiency in CREO

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

CREO (Pro-E)

ZEMAX

SolidWorks

Job description

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 the ophthalmic diagnostic and 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 such as 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 designing new methodology, materials, machines, or processes as needed for ophthalmic medical device development.
• Designing, assembling, aligning, measuring, testing, analyzing, and troubleshooting diagnostics and visualization devices.
• Understanding operation principles for optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrating these within complex subsystems.
• 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 PECN, ECN, and ECP in the PLM platform (Windchill).
• Developing assembling and alignment fixtures for prototype fabrication and creating associated manufacturing assembly (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 read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• Domain knowledge in optics, opto‑mechanics, precision manufacturing techniques, imaging, illumination, and visualization.
• Industry standard tools and methods for optical, mechanical, and opto‑mechanical engineering.
• Optical and opto‑mechanical metrology and testing practices.
• Vendor and supplier management for optical components, complex subsystems, 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 a PLM or Windchill environment.
• Strong background in design and development of imaging systems such as microscopes, eyepieces, telescopes, zoom lenses, and ophthalmic diagnostic & visualization devices.
• Proficiency in opto‑mechanical system design, optical alignment technology, tolerance analysis, material selection, design for thermalization, bonding, and assembly processes.
• Knowledge of optical design tools such as ZEMAX and familiarity with optical/mechanical design integration.
• In‑depth ophthalmic domain knowledge (cataract, vit‑ret, refractive surgery, or diagnostics).
• Proficiency in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Risk Management for medical devices.
• Sponsorship available: No

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top‑tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight and improve lives.
• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and more.

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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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