Opto-Mechanical Engineer

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 youll 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 an Opto-Mechanical Engineer supporting Surgical Instrumentation Research & Development you will be trusted to support engineering teams with research data analysis and system design related to opto-mechanical engineering.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Applying in-depth knowledge of Opto-Mechanical Engineering in Ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization surgical instrumentation domain as SME across a range of engineering disciplines including Mechanical Design Opto-mechanics Material Science Precision Machining Imaging Illumination Microscope and Optical Systems Design.
• Performing Opto-mechanical design including lens barrel and lens housing design lens bonding and mounting techniques and opto-mechanical analysis including thermal environmental shock & vibration system integration and stability tolerance study.
• Conducting design research development and process upscaling for new medical device products.
• Investigating and evaluating existing technology and designs new methodology materials machines or processes as needed for Ophthalmic medical device development.
• Designing assembling alignment measurement testing analysis and troubleshooting of diagnostics and visualization devices.
• Understanding operation principles for optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrating these within complex sub-systems.
• Generating detailed parts fabrication drawings including GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Supporting medical device development activities such as prototyping testing pilot builds V&V risk assessment and ramp-up to production release.
• Supporting all aspects of documentation and design control through Public Electronic Communications Network (PECN) Engineering Change Notice (ECN) Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform (Windchill).
• Developing assembling and alignment fixtures for prototype fabrication and creating associated manufacturing assembling (MAP) and manufacturing testing processes (MTP).
• Supporting concurrent engineering activities design control and transition to manufacturing.
• Working effectively with cross-functional development teams including Optics Mechanical Electrical Software QA Industrial Design and Manufacturing functions.

This position can be offered at a higher level (Sr. Engineer) and compensation range depending on the candidates experience and qualifications.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 8 yrs; Assoc.4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• Domain knowledge in Optics Opto-mechanics precision manufacturing techniques imaging illumination and visualization.
• Industry standard tools and methods for optical mechanical and optomechanical engineering are essential.
• Optical and Optomechanical metrology and testing practices.
• Vendor and supplier management for optical components complex sub-systems or OEM.
• Team player/collaboration aptitude with strong sense of accountability and perseverance to drive projects through to completion.
• Proficiency in CREO (Pro-E) SolidWorks or Equivalent CAD skills (CREO preferred) in PLM or Windchill environment.
• Strong background with design and development of Imaging systems 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 thermalization bonding and assembly processes.
• Knowledge on optical design tools such as ZEMAX and familiar with optical/mechanical design integrating process.
• In-depth ophthalmic domain knowledge (Cataract Vit-Ret Refractive Surgery or Diagnostics).
• Proficient in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Risk Management application to medical devices.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcons mission to provide top-tier innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement paid time off and much more!

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