Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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 designing new methodology, materials, machines, or processes as needed for ophthalmic medical device development.
• Designing, assembling, aligning, measuring, testing, analyzing, and troubleshooting diagnostics and visualization devices.
• Understanding operation principles for optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrating these within complex subsystems.
• 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 assembly (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 candidate’s experience and qualifications.

• Bachelor’s 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 opto‑mechanical engineering are essential.
• Optical and opto‑mechanical metrology and testing practices.
• Vendor and supplier management for optical components, complex subsystems, or OEM.
• Team‑player/collaboration aptitude with strong sense of accountability and perseverance to drive projects through to completion.
• Proficiency in CREO (Pro‑E), Solid Works, 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 of optical design tools such as ZEMAX and familiarity 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.
• Sponsorship available:
  No

Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more.

Pay Range: $79,900.00 – $ per year.

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  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.