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Sr. Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Alcon
Forest, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

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 and we are hiring for a Sr. Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer who will be located in Lake Forest, CA in our research and development location.

In this role, a typical day will include :

  • Apply in-depth knowledge of Opto-Mechanical Engineering in Ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization surgical instrumentation domain as SME across a range of engineering disciplines including, Optics, Opto-mechanics, Fiber Optics, Material Science, Precision Machining, Imaging, Illumination, Microscope and Optical Systems Design.
  • Perform Opto-mechanical design including lens barrel and lens housing design, lens bonding and mounting techniques, and opto-mechanical analysis including thermal, environmental, shock & vib, system integration and stability tolerance study.
  • Conduct design, research, development, and process upscaling for new medical device products.
  • Investigate and evaluate existing technology and designs new methodology, materials, machines, or processes as needed for Ophthalmic medical device development.
  • Design, assembly, alignment, measurement, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of diagnostics and visualization devices.
  • Understand operation principles for optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrate these within complex sub-systems.
  • Generate detailed parts fabrication drawings including GD&T and tolerance analysis.
  • Support medical device development activities such as prototyping, testing, pilot builds, V&V, risk assessment, and ramp-up to production release.
  • Support all aspects of documentation and design control through PECN, ECN, ECP in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform (Windchill preferred).
  • Develop assembling and alignment fixtures for prototype fabrication and create associated manufacturing assembling (MAP) and manufacturing testing processes (MTP).
  • Support concurrent engineering activities, design control and transition to manufacturing.
  • Technical lead for feasibility study and new product development ensuring that design activities are conducted following Alcon SOPs.
  • Derive product design requirements based on top-level commercial input.
  • Identify technical, project schedule, and commercial viability risks.
  • Run cross-functional design trade-off and technical reviews to drive design decisions.
  • Work effectively with cross-functional development teams including Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, QA, Industrial Design and Manufacturing functions.
  • Team player / collaboration aptitude with strong sense of accountability and perseverance to lead and drive projects through to completion.
  • Make contributions to ideations, patent portfolio and the corporation strategy development.

Preferred Experience

  • Proficiency in CREO (Pro-E), SolidWorks, or Equivalent CAD skills (CREO preferred) in PLM or Windchill environment.
  • Knowledge of optical design tool such as ZEMAX, Code V, and Opto-mechanical design tools such as OpticsBuilder and SPEOS.
  • Strong background with design and development of Imaging system such as Microscope, Eyepiece, telescope, zoom lens as well as ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization devices.
  • Proficiency in opto-mechanical system design, optical alignment technology, tolerance analysis, material selection, design for athermalization, bonding and assembly processes.
  • Experience with FEA tool such as ANSYS, and familiar with MATLAB, LabView.
  • Ophthalmic domain knowledge (Cataract, Vit-Ret, Refractive Surgery, or Diagnostics).
  • Solid understanding of Design Controls according to 21 CFR 820 or ISO 13485.
  • Proficient in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Risk Management application to medical devices.
  • Experience with Motion Control and manufacturing automation is a Plus.
  • 20 Years of Relevant Experience
  • Industry standard tools and methods for optical, mechanical and optomechanical engineering are essential.
  • Domain knowledge in Optics, Opto-mechanics, Fiber Optics, Imaging, Illumination and Visualization.
  • Optical and Optomechanical metrology and testing practices.
  • Broad knowledge of precision manufacturing techniques and familiarity with assembly of micro-optical and miniature optomechanical components.
  • Understanding of architecture design, requirements and risk management, medical device V&V, reusable, and single-use consumable medical devices.
  • Biomedical product or medical device development experience.
  • Vendor and supplier management for optical components, complex sub-systems, or OEM.
  • What You'll Bring to Alcon :

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 15 yrs; Assoc. 11 yrs; M.S. 4 yrs; PhD 3 yrs)
  • The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
  • 7 Years of Relevant Experience
  • How You Can Thrive at Alcon :

    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, and much more!

    Travel Requirements : 0-5%

    Relocation assistance : yes

    Sponsorship available : yes

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    Pay Range

    132,560.00 - $198,840.00

    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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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