Principal, Optical Engineering - R&D

Hardware FYI; Lake Forest (CA); Sur place; USD 131 000 - 169 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alcon is seeking a Principal I, Optical Engineering in Lake Forest, CA to lead complex optical projects from concept through testing. You will guide cross‑functional teams, select components, optimize performance, and ensure SOP and GxP compliance, while maintaining rigorous documentation and quality control.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, fluent English, and about 5 years of relevant experience, with travel up to 10% and on‑site work in Lake Forest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (or HS +13 yrs; AS +9 yrs; MS +2 yrs; PhD +0 yrs).
• Ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• 5 years of relevant optical engineering experience.

Responsabilités

• Manage complex optical engineering projects from design to testing.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with product development teams.
• Make informed decisions on optical designs, component selection, and performance optimization.
• Contribute to improving optical system functionality, safety, and manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and SOPs (GxP).
• Maintain accurate documentation and rigorous quality control.
• Complete required training and meet job requirements.
• Contribute to overall organizational compliance and continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 10%.

Connaissances

Fluent English

5 Years of Relevant Experience

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience

Description du poste

The Principal I, Optical Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path)

The Principal I is primarily responsible for managing complex optical engineering projects, including designing, developing, and testing optical systems. You will provide technical guidance, build effective relationships with product development teams, and optimize optical designs while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Specifics include:

This role is on-site in our Lake Forest, CA location and a typical day would include:

• Manage complex optical engineering projects, designing, developing, and testing optical systems that enhance light manipulation, imaging precision, and material interactions.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with product development teams.
• Make informed decisions on optical designs, component selection, and performance optimization.
• Contribute to improving optical system functionality, safety, and manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and ensure rigorous quality control.
• Complete all required training and meet individual job requirements.
• Contribute to the overall compliance of the organization and commit to continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

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%
• Sponsorship - No
• Relocation - No

Compensation and Benefits

Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long‑term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short‑term and long‑term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well‑being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.

The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.

Pay Range

$130,900.00 - $169,400.00

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

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