Senior Optical Engineer

Alcon MX; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship available

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer for its Fort Worth, TX campus to lead end‑to‑end optical design and metrology for intraocular lens development. You will collaborate across optics, ophthalmology, chemistry and mechanical engineering to solve complex vision restoration challenges.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 2+ years in optical engineering, with proficiency in Zemax/Code V and data‑driven analysis using Python or MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• 2 years of relevant experience in optical engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with optical design software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end optical design and simulation for IOL projects using Zemax/Code V.
• Perform rigorous optical metrology and validation to ensure world‑class performance.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with optics, ophthalmology, chemistry and mechanical engineering teams.
• Apply Python, MATLAB and ML tools to accelerate design decisions and robustness.
• Mentor teammates, lead design reviews and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Zemax

Code V

Python

MATLAB

NumPy

SciPy

scikit-learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

## Senior Optical EngineerApply: Not applicable: Fort Worth, Texas: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R-2026-49345**This is an onsite position located at our Fort Worth, Texas, main campus.**At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a **Senior Optical Engineer** supporting the Intraocular Lens (IOL) R&D and Advanced Optics team, you will be trusted to work on proprietary optical design, simulation, and metrology innovations that advance vision‐restoring ophthalmic technologies at our **Fort Worth, Texas** site.**In this role, a typical day will include:*** Driving cross‐functional innovation with Optics, Ophthalmology, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering teams to solve complex IOL and vision‐correction challenges, advancing Alcon’s mission to help people see brilliantly.* Leading end‐to‐end optical design and simulation using Zemax/Code V, developing proprietary optics optimized for human vision and defining rigorous optical metrology to ensure world‐class performance.* Owning critical IOL R&D programs, from conceptual research through execution, applying deep technical judgment and creativity to introduce new design methodologies, materials, or processes; success measured by technical maturity and clinical impact.* Leveraging advanced computation and data‐driven analysis (Python, MATLAB, ML/data libraries) to accelerate design decisions, improve performance robustness, and elevate engineering efficiency.* Setting the technical bar and mentoring others, leading design reviews, influencing best practices, and ensuring compliance with ISO, FDA, and MDD standards—contributing to Alcon’s culture of excellence, accountability, and patient‐first innovation.**WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:*** Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)* The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English* 2 Years of Relevant Experience**PREFERRED:*** Proven ability to develop solutions for problems that require the regular use of creativity.* Knowledge of ISO, FDA, MDD and regulations applicable to the design and development of medical device/science/technology.* Understands applied practice, concepts and processes in a defined discipline or scientific/technical field.* Provides specific advice in own area and recommends improvements to well established and clearly defined processes.* Encounters problems that are varied but similar. Requires some fact-finding to define problem. Selects the best option from a set of defined procedures or based on precedence.* Proficiency in Python and common ML/data libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, scikit‐learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow) or Matlab.* Experience with optical design, optical engineering and optical software like Zemax or Code V are required.* Candidates with an advanced degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics or a related engineering field will be given preference.**RELOCATION:** Yes**SPONSORSHIP:** Yes**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 robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!