Alcon
Eye Care
OptoMechanicalEngineer
“Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Alcon. Skills: Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Medical Device Development, Optical Systems Design, Mechanical Design. Support engineering teams with research. Support engineering teams with data analysis”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Failure Mode Effects Analysis; Risk Management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience, 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, Optical and Optomechanical metrology and testing practices, Vendor and supplier management for optical components, complex sub-systems, or OEM, Proficiency in CREO (Pro-E), SolidWorks, or Equivalent CAD skills in PLM or Windchill environment, 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, Familiar with optical/mechanical design integrating process, Proficient in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Risk Management application to medical devices
Nice to Have
CREO preferred, In-depth ophthalmic domain knowledge (Cataract, Vit-Ret, Refractive Surgery, or Diagnostics)
What You'll Do.
Support engineering teams with research
Support engineering teams with data analysis
Support engineering teams with system design
Perform Opto-mechanical design
Investigate and evaluate existing technology
Design new methodology
Understand operation principles for actuators and sensors
Integrate actuators and sensors within sub-systems
Generate detailed parts fabrication drawings
Support medical device development activities
Support documentation and design control
Develop assembling and alignment fixtures
Create manufacturing assembling and testing processes
Support concurrent engineering activities
Support design control
Support transition to manufacturing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working effectively with cross-functional development teams including Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, QA, Industrial Design and Manufacturing functions; Team player/collaboration aptitude
Communication Scope
Fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
Process & Methodology
Drive projects through to completion
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