ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Alcon Surgical Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Stryker Corporation

Cataract Surgeon

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$350 - $600/hr

Advanced Surgical Technology Johnson Laser Eye has built a reputation around premium cataract ... Alcon Unity Phacoemulsification * Multifocal, EDOF, and Toric IOL's * Light Adjustable Lens * Ellex ...

New

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsAlcon Surgical Jobs

Alcon Surgical information

See salary details

$721

$1.9K

$2.9K

How much do alcon surgical jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average weekly pay for alcon surgical in the United States is $1,882.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,403.85 and $2,307.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for an Alcon Surgical?

To excel in a role at Alcon Surgical, candidates typically need a background in medical device sales or ophthalmic surgical technologies, along with a relevant bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with CRM systems, surgical equipment, and certifications such as Certified Surgical Sales Professional (CSSP) are often required. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills help professionals effectively collaborate with surgeons and medical staff. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality product education, supporting surgical cases, and driving customer satisfaction in a healthcare setting.

What does an Alcon Surgical do?

A typical day for an Alcon Surgical professional often involves visiting healthcare facilities to provide technical support during ophthalmic surgeries, conducting product demonstrations, and training clinical staff on the safe and effective use of Alcon's surgical devices. You will collaborate closely with surgeons and operating room personnel to ensure optimal outcomes and troubleshoot any issues with the equipment. Additionally, you may participate in meetings with sales teams and provide feedback on customer needs. The role involves a mix of independent fieldwork and teamwork, offering variety and the opportunity to build strong relationships within the surgical community.

What is an Alcon Surgical?

An Alcon Surgical job typically involves roles related to manufacturing, selling, or supporting ophthalmic surgical products and technologies. Alcon is a global leader in eye care, providing innovative surgical equipment, implants, and consumables for procedures like cataract and refractive surgery. Employees in these roles may work in research and development, sales, customer support, or surgical training. The goal is to help improve vision and patient outcomes through advanced medical solutions.

More about Alcon Surgical jobs
What are the most commonly searched types of Alcon Surgical jobs? The most popular types of Alcon Surgical jobs are:
What states have the most Alcon Surgical jobs? States with the most job openings for Alcon Surgical jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Alcon Surgical jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Alcon Surgical jobs are:
Alcon Surgical jobs near you
Infographic showing various Alcon Surgical job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,880 per year, or $47.1 per hour.

Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Alcon

Lake Forest, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Alcon rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 68 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

321st of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description

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 in our R&D location in Lake Forest, CA 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 Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer is primarily responsible for leading teams in designing, validating, and optimizing optical components and systems. You will conduct advanced research, ensure high-precision designs, and develop innovative optical solutions.
In this role, a typical day will include:
  • Oversee multiple optical engineering projects, leading teams in the design, validation, and optimization of optical components and systems
  • Conduct advanced research on light behavior, material properties, and optical performance
  • Ensure designs meet high-precision and regulatory requirements
  • Apply deep expertise in optical modeling and decision-making on system architectures
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to develop cutting-edge optical solutions
  • 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
  • Commit to continuous improvement and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of Opto-Mechanical Engineering in Ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization surgical instrumentation domain as SME across a range of engineering disciplines including, Mechanical Design, Opto-mechanics, Optics, Fiber Optics, Material Science, Precision Machining, Imaging, Illumination, Microscope and Optical Systems Design.
  • Perform Opto-mechanical design including lens barrel and lens housing design, lens bonding and mounting techniques, and opto-mechanical analysis including thermal, environmental, shock & vibration, system integration and stability tolerance study.
  • Conduct design, research, development, and process upscaling for new medical device products.
  • Investigate and evaluate existing technology and designs new methodology, materials, machines, or processes as needed for Ophthalmic medical device development. Design, assembly, alignment, measurement, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of diagnostics and visualization devices.
  • Understand operation principles for optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrate these within complex sub-systems.
  • Generate detailed parts fabrication drawings including GD&T and tolerance analysis.
  • Support medical device development activities such as prototyping, testing, pilot builds, V&V, risk assessment, and ramp-up to production release.
  • Support all aspects of documentation and design control through PECN, ECN, ECP in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform (Windchill preferred).
  • Develop assembling and alignment fixtures for prototype fabrication and create associated manufacturing assembling (MAP) and manufacturing testing processes (MTP).
  • Support concurrent engineering activities, design control and transition to manufacturing.
  • Technical lead for feasibility study and new product development ensuring that design activities are conducted following Alcon SOPs.
  • Derive product design requirements based on top-level commercial input.
  • Identify technical, project schedule, and commercial viability risks.
  • Run cross-functional design trade-off and technical reviews to drive design decisions.
  • Work effectively with cross-functional development teams including Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, QA, Industrial Design and Manufacturing functions.
  • Team player/collaboration aptitude with strong sense of accountability and perseverance to lead and drive projects through to completion.
  • Make contributions to ideations, patent portfolio and the corporation strategy development.

What You'll Bring to Alcon:
  • 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
  • Relocation assistance: Yes
  • Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Extensive relevant experience in Opto-mechanical engineering of medical devices or similar highly regulated products.
  • Proficiency in CREO (Pro-E), SolidWorks, or Equivalent CAD skills (CREO preferred) in PLM or Windchill environment.
  • Strong background with design and development of Imaging system such as Microscope, Eyepiece, telescope, zoom lens as well as ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization devices.
  • Proficiency in opto-mechanical system design, optical alignment technology, tolerance analysis, material selection, design for athermalization, bonding and assembly processes.
  • Experienced with FEA tool such as ANSYS, and familiar with MATLAB, LabView.
  • Knowledge of optical design tool such as ZEMAX, Code V, and familiar with optical/mechanical design integrating process.
  • In-depth ophthalmic domain knowledge (Cataract, Vit-Ret, Refractive Surgery, or Diagnostics).
  • Solid understanding of Design Controls according to 21 CFR 820 or ISO 13485.
  • Proficient in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Risk Management application to medical devices.
  • Experienced with Motion Control and manufacturing automation is a Plus.
  • Industry standard tools and methods for optical, mechanical and optomechanical engineering are essential.
  • Domain knowledge in Optics, Opto-mechanics, Fiber Optics, Imaging, Illumination and Visualization.
  • Optical and Optomechanical metrology and testing practices.
  • Broad knowledge of precision manufacturing techniques and familiarity with assembly of micro-optical and miniature optomechanical components.
  • Understanding of architecture design, requirements and risk management, medical device V&V, reusable, and single-use consumable medical devices.
  • Biomedical product or medical device development experience.
  • Vendor and supplier management for optical components, complex sub-systems, or OEM.

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!

Alcon Careers
See your impact at alcon.com/careers
ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker
If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
Find Jobs for Employees
Find Jobs for Contingent Worker
Compensation and Benefits
Alcon's Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long-term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short-term and long-term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well-being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.
The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.
Pay Range
130,900.00 - 169,400.00
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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

What Alcon employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply