Senior Firmware Engineer (FPGA) (m/f/d) · Medical Devices

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. WaveLight GmbH in Erlangen is a world leader in the development and production of innovative laser systems for use in eye surgery. WaveLight's laser and diagnostic systems enable highly precise and minimally invasive correction of refractive errors.

Since 2009, WaveLight has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcon, a leading global ophthalmic company.As a Senior Firmware Engineer (FPGA)(m/f/d) supporting our Surgical R&D Engineering Organization, you will contribute to the development of FPGA-based firmware solutions for advanced ophthalmic surgical systems in Erlangen, Germany.

You will work closely with hardware, software, and system engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality, and regulatory-compliant medical devices that improve patients' vision and quality of life.In this role, a typical day will include:Developing FPGA firmware architecture, requirements, and technical designs for cutting-edge surgical vision care systemsDesigning and implementing FPGA firmware using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog, including deterministic and timing-critical functions such as video processing pipelines and control logicSupporting hardware-firmware integration activities and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure robust system performanceDefining and executing verification and validation activities while maintaining coding standards, quality gates, and firmware development best practicesSupporting CI/CD workflows, lab validation activities,

AI-enabled engineering processes, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with medical device development standards and lifecycle processesWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field6+ years of FPGA/firmware development experienceFluent English and intermediate German language skillsResidence within commuting distance of the Erlangen site or willingness to relocateStrong expertise in FPGA development using VHDL/SystemVerilog and FPGA SoCs (e.g., Xilinx)Experience with hardware-firmware integration, system-level debugging, and laboratory validation environmentsProgramming skills in C/C++ and PythonExperience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with distributed, multi-location engineering teamsNICE TO HAVE:Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries

such as medical devices, automotive, or aerospaceFamiliarity with medical device firmware development lifecycle processesExperience with video/image processing pipelines and high-speed interfaces (e.g., LVDS, CoaXPress)Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments, and advanced hardware debuggingHOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:Contribute to breakthrough technologies that help surgeons improve patients' vision around the worldWork on complex technical challenges in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environmentEnjoy professional development opportunities, technical growth, and the chance to influence next-generation medical device innovationAlcon CareersSee your impact at: ACHTUNG:Wenn Sie derzeit ein aktiver Mitarbeiter (intern oder extern über Zeitarbeit bzw. Dienstleister) bei Alcon sind, klicken Sie bitte auf den entsprechenden Link unten, um

sich auf der internen Karriereseite zu bewerben. Vielen Dank. Stellen Hub – interne Stellenanzeigen für MitarbeiterStellen Hub – Stellenanzeigen für Externe, die derzeit im Einsatz bei Alcon sindSummaryLocation: Erlangen, Germany