Sr. Principal Optical Engineer
Sr. Principal Optical Engineer
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$ 136000 - 204000
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Job Description
At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 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
This role is part of Alcons Engineering function a team focused on improving quality processes products packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.
The Sr. Principal II Optical Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is primarily responsible for leading the design development and maintenance of advanced optical systems and components optimizing designs and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will drive project performance and technological innovation. This role will also be responsible for the analysis design development and testing of optical systems and components that manipulate light. This ranges from simple devices like eyeglass lenses to complex ones such as imaging systems in microscopes telescopes lasers and fiber optic communication systems. The responsibility extends to studying the properties of light its interaction with various materials and human vision interpretation.
In this role a typical day will include:
Lead the design development implementation operation and maintenance of advanced optical systems and components focusing on complex devices like imaging systems in microscopes telescopes lasers and fiber optic communication systems
Oversee multiple complex projects ensuring goals are met through specialized expertise and technological innovation
Study the properties of light its interaction with various materials and human vision interpretation
Make strategic decisions within assigned tasks to drive project performance and technological innovation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure adherence to regulatory standards impacting operational efficiency and product quality
Adhere to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) maintaining accurate documentation ensuring rigorous quality control and completing required training
Experience:
Position requires comprehensive experience in the full lifecycle of medical product development. The role involves working closely with various optical suppliers leading technical communication defining optical design requirements and making critical design decisions. Preferred candidates will have a background in visualization systems within the ophthalmology field and experience collaborating with ophthalmic surgeons to gather and translate user needs into optical instrument design specifications.
What Youll Bring to Alcon:
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school15 yrs; Assoc.11 yrs; M.S.4 yrs; PhD3 yrs)
The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
7 Years of Relevant Experience
How You Can Thrive at Alcon:
Join Alcons 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: No
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Pay Range
$136000.00 - $204000.00Pay Frequency
AnnualAlcon 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
