Senior Engineer - R&D Tooling

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. 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.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Engineer supporting the R&D Tooling Team, in Duluth, GA, a typical day will include:

• Responsible to operate and program a variety of machining equipment such as mills, lathes, grinder, EDM etc.

• Provides direct support to Vision Care contact lens development programs by fabricating necessary fixtures/devices and prepare components needed for optical tools needed for all development projects.

• Responsible with maintaining and improving fabrication processes for ultra-precision CNC machining directly supporting Vision Care development programs

• Assist with mechanical design and CAD modelling support for various teams within Vision Care development

• Works closely with lead engineers for developing, implementing and resolving general machining and optical fabrication processing problems

• Responsible for coordinating, maintaining and improving flow of existing tooling processes.

• Works closely with Lens Metrology group to ensure design targets are met.

• Ability to use manual and CNC fabrication equipment and required metrology tools to enhance contact lens development.

• Ability to work with optical tooling personnel and cross-function teams to deliver on time on all assignments.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

• Work hours: 40 hours

• Travel: up to 10%

• Relocation: Yes

• Sponsorship Assistance: No

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on CNC Ultra-precision optical fabrication (symmetrical and non-symmetrical) by turning, milling, and/or grinding.

• Fanuc, Haas, and/or Heindenhain CNC experience a plus

• Knowledge of a variety of metrology instruments including CMM scanning devices. Optical metrology knowledge including interferometry and aspheric surface characterization is a plus.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves

• 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 robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.

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