| Job Description | About Alcon LenSx
LenSx® Lasers, the world leader in laser cataract surgery, is always looking to expand its team with bright and dedicated people. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, LenSx® is focused on providing better outcomes to cataract patients by delivering an all-laser alternative to manual cataract surgery.
Job Description
Building on its heritage of more than 65 years, Alcon, the global leader in eye care, is the second largest division of the Novartis Group with combined pro-forma sales of more than USD 9.4 billion in 2010. The division was formed by Novartis on April 8, 2011, following the closing of the merger between Alcon and Novartis. The new Alcon Division combines the product portfolios, commercialization capabilities, R&D and talent of Alcon, CIBA VISION and Novartis Ophthalmics. Today, Alcon has more than 22,000 employees with headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A. Alcon’s three businesses - Surgical, Pharmaceutical and Vision Care - meet the diverse needs of eye care professionals and patients offering the widest spectrum of eye care products with operations in 75 countries and products available in 180 markets. For more information, www.alcon.com.
Overall Job Summary:
The successful candidate will support transition from R&D to Manufacturing with emphasis on process development for a highly complex opto-mechanical system used in a medical device. The successful candidate will be the lead optical engineer responsible to develop assembly, integration and test processes and procedure to assist with R&D product transfer. They will also be the lead cognizant engineer throughout the product life cycle, including integrating new design and production technologies as required.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Transition new optical designs from R&D into Manufacturing Lead and sustaining optical engineer responsible for alignment, integration and test throughout product life cycle Develop novel and efficient alignment, integration and test processes, tooling and equipment Lead and train optical technicians as required Problem solving for assembly and test issues as required Provide manufacturing and test leadership to new product development and R&D Qualification Requirements:
Excellent manufacturing & test experience in an optics and laser systems environment Proven track record in optical system alignment, integration and testing Experience with optical design software (Zemax) Excellent communication skills – both written and oral Proven ability to interface with teams, suppliers and customers at all levels Ability to learn quickly; work under pressure and to strict deadlines. Proven interpersonal and team working skills. Excellent problem solving skills and an understanding of continuous improvement methodology leading to zero defect manufacture Ability to work independently with a minimum of technical supervision
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in optics or physics plus a minimum of ten years experience working in optical design, new product development with direct experience in optical module assembly, integration and test. A current working knowledge of Zemax design code is essential as well as a wide variety of optical measurement equipment including interferometers, alignment telescopes, wavefront sensors and machine vision equipment. Project management and/or supervisory experience preferred Our generous benefits package includes the Alcon 401(k) Plan which matches employee contributions up to 5% of eligible pay at the rate of $1.00 for each dollar contributed, and the Alcon Retirement Plan (ARP), a qualified plan in which Alcon contributes 7% of eligible pay to the accounts of all eligible employees. By combining the Company's contributions to the 401(k) and ARP, employees can receive up to 12% of eligible pay from Alcon towards retirement. Alcon also offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, an on-site fitness center and much more. Consider having all this in a fast paced environment within a stable world-class organization. |
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