Principal Optical Engineer

Job Title: Principal Optical Engineer

Location: Johns Creek, Georgia

Summary of Position:

Alcon is recruiting a Principal Optical Engineer to deliver innovation for its next generation ophthalmic lens products. Partnering with cross-functional teams, the individual will leverage expert level optical design skills using Zemax, CAD and programming tools, to deliver the designs for projects ranging from early feasibility through late-stage development.

Key Responsibilities

• Advancement of ophthalmic technology (e.g., refractive and diffractive optics, presbyopia correction technology, predictive optical modelling).
• Delivers optical designs, opto-mechanical designs, modelling, metrology analyses, and associated deliverables aligned to project milestones.
• Demonstrates latitude, independence and leadership in their assignments.
• Applies state-of-the-art knowledge of the organization's technologies and processes, serves as an internal consultant for technical issues, related to optics, lens design and vision correction technologies.
• Applies Interdisciplinary considerations of lens performance drivers and methods to delivery optimal solutions.
• Organizational awareness (i.e., inter-relationship of departments, business priorities), including significant experience working cross-functionally, cross-franchise and in global teams.
• Effective collaboration with project heads, functional managers, MTO and cross-franchise SMEs to support R&D targets and project milestones.
• Compliance to all regulatory, quality and safety requirements.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Optical design: Expert level (Zemax preferred)
• Programming: MATLAB (preferred) or Python
• CAD (CREO preferred)
• Experience with diffractive optics preferred
• Experience with optical metrology and fabrications systems
• Experience with ophthalmic technology preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• Work hours: 40 hours
• Travel Requirements: 10-20%
• Relocation assistance: yes
• Sponsorship available: yes

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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.