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Engineer - Fiber Optics, Lasers, and Optics Support

Alcon
Forest, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

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 an Engineer supporting Fiber Optics, Lasers, and Optics, you will be trusted to work on the Research & Development of products that help revolutionize the eye care industry, advance optimal patient outcomes, and help people see brilliantly.

In this role, a typical day will include:

  • Carrying out optical cable builds, testing, and documentation in accordance with established manufacturing and quality procedures.
  • Supporting the development of nextgeneration optical fiber assemblies and facilitating their transition into production environments.
  • Contributing to the research, design, and implementation of new optics and optomechanical test methods, as well as prototype assemblies.
  • Providing effective engineering solutions independently, ensuring innovation and operational efficiency.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 8 yrs; Assoc. 4 yrs)
  • The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
  • Experience working with laser systems and optical fiber components.
  • Skilled in optical fiber termination, polishing, and related finishing processes.
  • Hands-on involvement in fiber optics assembly, bonding, and integration activities.
  • Proficiency in applying optical measurement techniques and operating specialized instrumentation.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

  • Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
  • Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where your contributions directly impact Alcon's innovation.
  • Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Alcon's Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals, encourage the right values and behaviors, and deliver long-term value. The first layer of our rewards program is compensation. We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay, which includes short-term incentives, and long-term incentives for eligible population. Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance, supports savings for retirement, promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness. To learn more about Alcon's Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards, click here

Pay Range

$66,000.00 - $110,000.00

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.


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. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters: If you’d like to view a copy of the Alcon’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email alcon.er@alcon.com.

EEO Statement: Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not 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.

 

Salary : $66,000 - $110,000

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