Enable next-generation intraocular lens (IOL) and contact lens (CL) innovation by developing reusable optical instruments, metrology platforms, test methods, and clinical evaluation technologies that serve both product portfolios.
Serve as the technical authority for optical system design, tolerancing, analysis, build, and qualification across a portfolio that ranges from early-stage R&D test beds to GxP systems used in manufacturing and clinical studies.
Operate as a player-coach: approximately 60 to 70% leading, directing, and developing the team, and 30 to 40% hands-on technical contribution on the most critical design and analysis work.
Raise the technical bar of the team through hands-on design review, demonstration, and mentoring grounded in direct personal experience.
What You’ll Bring to Alcon
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
7 Years of Relevant Experience
5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Preferred Qualifications
Practical experience with optical metrology and alignment tools for measurement and qualification of optical systems and subsystems.
Proficiency with OpticStudio/Zemax; FRED, MATLAB, and Python strongly preferred
Lead, mentor, and set priorities for a team of optical engineers, metrology engineers, and optical systems technicians with diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
How You Can Thrive at Alcon
See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.
Travel - up to 5%
Sponsorship - No
Relocation - No
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