Engineering Technician, Research & Development Process & Product Design

Alcon

$74K — $96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school + 8yrs, Associate's + 4yrs)
  • Fluency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English
  • Preferred: Prior engineering/engineering technician experience in testing, product design, and regulatory compliance for medical devices
  • Preferred: Ability to write and execute protocols/test methods
  • Preferred: Experience with electro-mechanical/opto-mechanical devices

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on technical support for product design and development activities
  • Follow established protocols to perform product evaluations and maintain laboratory equipment
  • Assist in troubleshooting product design issues and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Collect data to support research and development efforts
  • Develop foundational knowledge in product testing, materials analysis, and technical reporting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and retirement plans
  • Paid time off and other leave options
  • Opportunities for career growth in a collaborative and diverse environment
  • Access to programs that promote health and well-being
  • Support for financial security and retirement planning
Full Job Description
This is an onsite position based out of our Lake Forest, CA Main Office

As an Engineering Technician, you will be part of the Research & Development (R&D)Process & Product Design team, which interfaces regularly with all R&D engineering departments and stages for the development of medical device product. This includes performing or modifying tests with fixtures, which may be developed internally for the execution of approved test methods. Typical areas of expertise that interface with the products may be: fluidics, mechanics, optics, electronics, interface programming, and lasers.

In this role, a typical day will include:
  • Providing hands-on technical support for product design and development processes by assisting in testing, documentation, and compliance activities, ensuring accurate documentation of test results.
  • Following established protocols to perform routine product evaluations, maintain laboratory equipment, and collect data to support research efforts.
  • Assisting in troubleshooting product design issues and maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
  • Developing foundational knowledge in product testing, materials analysis, and technical reporting to contribute to the overall development and validation of new products.


Minimum Requirements:
  • 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


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior engineering or engineering technician experience, specifically in testing, product design, fixture development, and product assembly/rework support, ideally for medical devices.
  • Ability to write and execute Protocols and/or Test Methods a Plus
  • Experience working with electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical devices a plus.
  • Experience working with Pre-Clinical/Wet Lab Sample preparation a plus.


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.
  • Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more!


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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
74,800.00 - 96,800.00

Pay Frequency
Annual

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