Laser Technician Job in Aliso Viejo 92651, California US
Laser Technician
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, RD 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, visit www.alcon.com .
Alcon LenSx Inc., 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. Check out our website at www.lensxlasers.com.
Job Summary:
Builds and tests complex opto-mechanical and electromechanical equipment according to documented procedures by performing the following duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Reviews procedures and assembly drawings to ascertain test specifications, objectives, test equipment and methods.
* Routinely assembles and test complex optical, electrical, and mechanical sub systems and modules. Troubleshoots to the component level. Aligns, characterizes and adjusts infrared laser sources.
* Assists in problem identification at the integrated system level using knowledge of sub-system operational characteristics.
* Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
* Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
* Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
* Assists manufacturing engineering in establishing or modifying assembly and test techniques, equipment design, and shop floor layout.
Education and Job Requirements:
Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Optics/Electronics/Precision Mechanics and three to five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
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.
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to quality through diversity. Pre-employment drug testing.
Our generous benefits package includes the Novartis Investment Savings 401(k) Plan which provides a company contribution of up to 6%. In addition, after one year of service, employees are eligible for the Alcon Retirement Plan (ARP), to which Alcon contributes 6% of eligible pay. 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 a premier level of coverage for 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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