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Associate Engineer

STAAR Surgical
Aliso Viejo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES
1.    Support Manufacturing Engineers with process development and optimization, process validation and trouble-shooting manufacturing and engineering issues.
2.    Provide engineering support to Manufacturing lines.
3.    Execute product and process qualification protocols and summarize results in report format. 
4.    Review Manufacturing and Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures and Drawings to ensure adequacy.  Recommend revisions to existing procedures and drawings when needed.
5.    Train Manufacturing and Quality personnel in protocol execution, special test procedures, etc., as required. 
6.    Set-up and qualify manufacturing equipment as needed and required.
7.    Other duties as assigned by Director of Manufacturing Engineering.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & TRAINING
•    B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience required. 

EXPERIENCE
•    Knowledge of precision machinery and machining techniques required.  
•    Experience in intraocular lens manufacturing desirable.
•    Experience in the medical device industry desirable.

SKILLS
•    Good verbal and written communication skills. 
•    Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Basic computer knowledge (Excel, Word)

Pay range is $75K to $100K - Final compensation will depend on experience. 

STAAR Surgical is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000

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