Principal Optical Engineer Jobs

• Open to candidates who are willing to relocate *

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.
Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our nearly 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 12,500 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries , extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.
OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE OF JOB

• Primary objective is to lead and develop the optical design of IOLs. Collaborate with design team to understand and improve current products through modeling and experimentation.

KEY ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
As the subject matter expect, lead the design, development and implementation of optical designs for Intraocular lens products.
Provide strong contributions and support for the development and evaluation of new ideas for next generation IOL designs.
Maintain a high level awareness of IOL industry trends and IOL surgical techniques, to provide key support and advice towards the development of strategies and plans for next generation IOL designs.
Provide technical customer assistance regarding questions related to IOL products, especially with questions related to optic design.
Lead investigations into reported IOL performance issues and identify & implement solutions.
Provide support for new product development. Lead optical modeling and evaluation studies. Participate in project team meetings and provide written and verbal updates. Generate design control documentation in support of new product development.
Write high quality technical reports with sound scientific/engineering rationale and conclusions, to support product development and regulatory approvals in global markets.
Interface with various functions, gather requirements, author and execute protocols and write technical reports.
Analyze test methods, identify gaps relative to end-user application and improve test method robustness
Evaluate safety, efficiency and effectiveness of medical devices and provide modeling support where needed.
Review form and function of medical devices and relate lab studies with end user experience.
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Education:
Masters or PhD in Optical Engineering, Optical Design or related field
Desired Experience:
10 years of experience with Masters or 8 years with PhD with similar responsibilities in similar or related Industry
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• Open to candidates who are willing to relocate *

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