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We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll 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.\nWe 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.\nIn this role, a typical day will include:\nApplying 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.\nPerforming 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.\nConducting design, research, development, and process upscaling for new medical device products.\nInvestigating and evaluating existing technology and designs new methodology, materials, machines, or processes as needed for Ophthalmic medical device development.\nDesigning, assembling, alignment, measurement, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of diagnostics and visualization devices.\nUnderstanding operation principles for optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrating these within complex sub-systems.\nGenerating detailed parts fabrication drawings including GD&T and tolerance analysis.\nSupporting medical device development activities such as prototyping, testing, pilot builds, V&V, risk assessment, and ramp-up to production release.\nSupporting 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).\nDeveloping assembling and alignment fixtures for prototype fabrication and creating associated manufacturing assembling (MAP) and manufacturing testing processes (MTP).\nSupporting concurrent engineering activities, design control and transition to manufacturing.\nWorking effectively with cross-functional development teams including Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, QA, Industrial Design and Manufacturing functions.\nWHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:\nBachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)\nThe ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English\nPreferred Requirements:\nDomain knowledge in Optics, Opto-mechanics, precision manufacturing techniques, imaging, illumination and visualization.\nIndustry standard tools and methods for optical, mechanical and optomechanical engineering are essential.\nOptical and Optomechanical metrology and testing practices.\nVendor and supplier management for optical components, complex sub-systems, or OEM.\nTeam player/collaboration aptitude with strong sense of accountability and perseverance to drive projects through to completion.\nProficiency in CREO (Pro-E), SolidWorks, or Equivalent CAD skills (CREO preferred) in PLM or Windchill environment.\nStrong background with design and development of Imaging systems such as Microscope, Eyepiece, telescope, zoom lens as well as ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization devices.\nProficiency in opto-mechanical system design, optical alignment technology, tolerance analysis, material selection, design for thermalization, bonding and assembly processes.\nKnowledge on optical design tools such as ZEMAX and familiar with optical/mechanical design integrating process.\nIn-depth ophthalmic domain knowledge (Cataract, Vit-Ret, Refractive Surgery, or Diagnostics).\nProficient in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Risk Management application to medical devices.\nHOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:\nJoin Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.\nGrow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.\nAlcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more!\nAlcon Careers\nSee your impact at alcon.com.careers\nATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker\nIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.\nFind Jobs for Employees\nFind Jobs for Contingent Worker\nCompensation and Benefits\nAlcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long-term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short-term and long-term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well-being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.\nThe salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.\nPay Range\n$79,900.00 - $103,400.00Pay Frequency\nAnnualAlcon 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. 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