Senior Engineer I, Optical Materials

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Sr. Engineer, Optical Materials will be located in Lake Forest, CA and is primarily responsible for contributing to the design, testing, and analysis of optical systems by supporting research on light behavior, material interactions, and imaging performance. You will assist in simulations, validate prototypes, and optimize optical components.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Collaborate with engineers to refine testing methodologies and ensure compliance with design and regulatory standards
• Conduct simulations and validate prototypes for enhanced efficiency and safety
• Optimize optical components for improved performance
• Adhere to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate documentation
• Ensure rigorous quality control, complete all required training, and meet individual job requirements

• Contribute to the organization's overall compliance and commit to continuous improvement in operations

• Experience and technical knowledge in LHPG crystal growth technology required

All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

What You'll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2+ years of relevant experience

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• 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
• Travel Requirements: 5-10%
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

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Pay Range

$81, $122,400.00

Pay Frequency

Annual

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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.