Opto-Mechanical Engineer (Ophthalmic)
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Job Location:
Johns Creek, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 dedicated to improving quality processes products packaging and materialsfocuses on designing modeling analyzing and testing optical electrooptical and optomechanical systems such as sensors lasers fiberoptics and telecommunications components. The position involves researching physical and geometric optics lasers and broadband sources; developing specifications tolerances simulations and test procedures; and using designtocost and Six Sigma methods to ensure requirements are met. You will also support studies of light behavior material interactions and imaging performance assist in simulations validate prototypes and optimize optical components.
A typical day consists of:
Deliver ophthalmic designs and ancillary deliverables using state-of-the-art mechanical and optical design systems and methods
Effective collaboration with project leads functional managers cross-franchise SMEs clinicians and MTO to support R&D targets and project milestones
Collaborates with peers internal customers and 3rd party suppliers to define design specifications and tolerances
Ability to advance innovative designs from research through product launch
Internal interaction requires interpretation of complex information; external interaction mainly requires exchange of information. Audience may be outside own area and unfamiliar with the technology
Applies engineering principles to the research and development of medical device/science/technology and/or provide engineering expertise to support development projects
Requires awareness of the workings of the business beyond own team and some familiarity with the external environment as it affects own part of the organization
What Youll Bring to Alcon:
Bachelors 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 Qualifications:
Optical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or Physics background preferred
Expert level CAD experience (CREO preferred)
Analytical skills including data analysis using tools such as MATLAB and Minitab
Optical design (ZEMAX preferred)
Knowledge of ISO FDA MDD and regulations applicable to the design and development of medical device/science/technology
Optical fabrication and optical metrology instrumentation such as imaging applications interferometers surface profiling etc.
Software development experience desired but not required
FEA experience desired but not required
PLM experience desired but not required
This position can be offered at the Engineer to Principal Engineer level based on the candidates experience and qualifications.
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: 5-10%
Relocation assistance: Yes
Sponsorship available: Yes
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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation 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:
IC
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
About Company
Our mission is to provide innovative vision products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. From vision research to eye health, learn more at Alcon.com.
