Sr Opto-Mechanical Engineer Job in Aliso Viejo 92651, California US
Sr Opto-Mechanical Engineer
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 .
Overall Job Summary:
The Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering and supporting analyses for the Delivery Systems modules. The successful candidate will provide high level design and implementation methods for verifying the Delivery System will meet the performance requirements over the environmental and shipping requirements for the lifetime of the product.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:
- Provides engineering analyses (dynamic and static structural, thermal, optical, using FEA and other mathematical modeling) in support of the Delivery Systems module design and manufacturing practices
- Guides next generation designs and solutions which meet all environmental and performance requirements
- Develops and executes engineering tests to validate supporting analysis
- Supports field and in-process failures to ensure robust quality is designed into the Delivery System
- Works with RD to design and/or draft SolidWorks models and drawings and then process for release via MQ1 electronic change request software.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing Process Development and QC in collaboration with Research and Development, Operations and Quality Management.
Qualification Requirements:
- Strong technical background in optical, electro-optical and opto-mechanical products and systems
- Expert-level user for SolidWorks and CosmosWorks (or equivalent)
- Working understanding of optical prescriptions in Zemax and optical system performance metrics (MTF, spot size, transmitted wavefront error, etc)
- Experience in optics mounting, active and static precision alignment and precision assembly
- Experience in designing active systems using servo-controlled mechanisms, active mirrors and scanning systems
- Working understanding of optical test methodologies and results
- Experience in joining/bonding technologies such as adhesives, epoxies and RTV's and the supporting selection analysis
- Can interface and communicate verbally as well as written with cross-functional personnel and co-workers, including design, manufacturing and quality engineering, supply chain management and supplier representatives. Is willing to be part of a team unit and cooperate in the accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives.
- Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Is productive and efficient in planning and executing work and can work independently, under pressure, meet deadlines and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Is able to work with minimal to no supervision and can communicate with and follow the directions of the Director of Process Engineering to prioritize workload and determine priorities even when subjected to changes in schedule.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of B.S. in Engineering in related field(s) plus minimum of 7 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- SolidWorks expertise
- CosmosWorks expertise
- Zemax familiarity
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.
