Demo

Product Development Engineer II

STAAR Surgical
Tustin, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Main Job Responsibilities / Competencies

  • Performs activities associated with the development of new ophthalmic lenses and delivery systems and supports existing products and processes in accordance with Design Control and Risk Management procedures.
  • Develops product specifications, manufacturing methods and procedures under general guidance.
  • Supports design project activities, from concept to design transfer, collaborating with cross functional teams. Including producing product development documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices. Documents work in laboratory notebooks and Technical Reports.
  • Support regulatory submissions as needed.
  • Co-lead design verification and design validation activities, equipment qualifications (e.g. IQ/OQ/PQ), Test method development and validation including generation of test protocols/reports and test execution.
  • Manages procurement of new equipment including sourcing new suppliers
  • Performs hands-on laboratory experiments and conducts data analysis
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • B.S. in Engineering or Science discipline or equivalent combination of education/experience.
  • CAD training in Solid works and/or AutoCAD preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Hands on experienced in Design Control procedures and Quality systems.
  • Hands on experience developing and transferring new products, including Design Verification & Validation, and Equipment Qualification

Skills

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of and ability to follow Design Control requirements.
  • Knowledge of qualifications, validation and verification techniques.
  • Independent execution of design, analysis, or product development tasks
  • Understanding of biocompatibility, sterilization, and packaging.

Pay range: $88K-$110K - 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. #USA

Salary : $88,000 - $110,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at STAAR Surgical

  • STAAR Surgical Aliso Viejo, CA
  • MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES 1. Support Manufacturing Engineers with process development and optimization, process validation and trouble-shoot... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • STAAR Surgical China, TX
  • OBJECTIVE AND MAIN TASK OF THE FUNCTION 1. Manage aspects of complaint handling team activities (including complaint handling and vigilance activities) 2. ... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • STAAR Surgical Monrovia, CA
  • MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES 1. Thorough knowledge and appropriate implementation of basic production functions. 2. Completes required producti... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • STAAR Surgical Forest, CA
  • Position: Sr. Manager IT – Supply Chain Business Systems Job Description: Provides cost effective business systems and applications analysis in support of ... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Product Development Engineer II jobs in the Tustin, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Axis Product Development Santa Ana, CA
  • We are a growing CNC machine shop in need of an experienced Sr. CNC programmer. We are looking for an individual with the following experiences: Creating N... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • STAAR Surgical Tustin, CA
  • MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES 1. Performs activities associated with the development of new ophthalmic lenses and delivery systems and supports ... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!