Vision Science - Vision Modeling Engineer

Job Overview

Alcon is seeking a Vision Science – Vision Modeling Engineer to deliver optical designs and novel methods that support new product development for ophthalmic medical devices. The role is based in Johns Creek, GA.

• Deliver ophthalmic designs and ancillary documents (design drawings, documents, presentations) using state-of-the-art optical and mechanical design systems.
• Advance innovative designs from ideation through R&D to product launch.
• Develop and validate clinical and predictive vision models for design exploration and optimization, with a strong emphasis on MATLAB-based modelling and simulation.
• Produce data analyses, image processing or simulation-based summaries of clinical and bench lens data using custom MATLAB scripts and functions.
• Partner with multi‑functional teams to define requirements, prioritizations and technical roadmaps for AI/ML design workflows.
• Provide vision science and optics subject‑matter expertise to the development of AI/ML‑enabled design workflows.
• Deliver automated design and modeling workflows for design document generation, vision modeling and design optimization.
• Collaborate effectively with project leads, functional managers, cross‑franchise SMEs and clinicians to support R&D targets and project milestones.
• Work with peers, internal customers and 3rd‑party suppliers to define design specifications and tolerances.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to the research and development of medical devices and provide engineering expertise to support development projects.
• Provide optical engineering and visual optics consulting across the organization and contribute to the development of intellectual property.

• Degree in Optical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Vision Science, Visual Optics or Physics.
• Proven track record of developing innovations in vision science and/or visual optics.
• Experience building AI/ML applications for vision science and/or optics use cases.
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB (custom analysis pipelines, image processing and data visualization).
• Experience with other programming languages such as Python, Java, C++ is a plus.
• Experience with simulation of optical systems, vision models, GUI development and integration with hardware or external devices.
• Optical design experience (ZEMAX preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (high school +13 years; associate +9 years; M.S. +2 years; Ph.D. +0 years).
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate fluently in English.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Travel up to 10% required.

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.