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Principal, Optical Engineering - R&D

Alcon is hiring for Principal, Optical Engineering - R&D in Lake Forest, California. On-site, Staff level, $131k–$169k a year stated. First seen November 3, 2026; open as of November 13, 2026. Jobs taken straight from company career pages — no aggregator in between.

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Company
Alcon
Where
Lake Forest, California
Arrangement
On-site
Level
Staff
Pay stated
$131k–$169k a year
First seen
November 3, 2026
Listed via
Workday

What the posting says

The Principal I, Optical Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for managing complex optical engineering projects, including designing, developing, and testing optical systems. You will provide technical guidance, build effective relationships with product development teams, and optimize optical designs while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Specifics include: This role is on-site in our Lake Forest, CA location and a typical day would include: - Manage complex optical engineering projects, designing, developing, and testing optical systems that…

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