Employment Opportunities with OSC Industrial Affiliate Companies

Optical Engineer, Technical Sales.  Optical Research Associates.  

Corporate Office: 3280 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107 626/795-9101, Fax 626/795-0184 East Coast Office: 1800 West Park Drive, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581-3912 508/870-6500, Fax 508/870-6504 Tucson Office: 5210 East Williams Circle, Suite 510, Tucson, Arizona 85711 520/745-0733, Fax 520-745-0734.  Optical Research Associates (ORA®) has an opening for a full time position in the Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service organization due to growth experienced over the past year and growth expected in upcoming years. The work involves pro-active contact with current and prospective users of ORA’s two optical design and engineering software products, CODE V® and LightTools®. During the year 2007, and perhaps longer, the primary focus of the position will be in increasing sales of the LightTools (as opposed to CODE V) product.  The responsibilities of this position include: • Increasing the number of new licenses of ORA software  • Explaining the technical advantages of ORA software to prospective customers   • Encouraging expanded use of ORA software within current customer sites as the ORA sales liaison   • Marketing and technical support activities on an as-needed basis   • Providing customer and market feedback to the relevant ORA staff and product line functions, including development, marketing, and executive management.  The primary area of responsibility will be North America, with secondary responsibility for the Asian region including Taiwan, Korea, and China. Off site travel within North America and Asia is required. Travel will comprise of up to 50% of working days during peak periods but is expected to average 30% of working days over time.  The applicant must have both a formal education in optics/illumination as well as some industrial work experience in optical/illumination design. They should be personable, ambitious, and extremely customer and quality oriented. Excellent verbal and written skills will be a necessary ingredient for success. We are prepared to invest in sales training for the right candidate, but any previous sales, application engineering, or marketing experience (or similar education) is a plus.  The applicant should have the following qualifications:  • A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in optics or an optics-related field (e.g., physics)  • One to three years industrial experience in optical design or engineering  • Articulate; good writing skills; personable  • Experience using computer software tools for optical design and/or CAD/CAM applications   • Prior experience using LightTools a plus   • Experience in problem determination with the ability to understand and solve technical problems quickly and accurately  • A proven record of accomplishment with excellent references.  ORA is a world class, high tech optical software and optical engineering services company with an international client base and two branch offices. ORA is headquartered in Pasadena, CA and was founded in 1963 by the current Chairman. ORA is privately held and is an equal opportunity employer with over 85 employees (including 55 engineers). ORA provides excellent employee benefits including paid vacation starting at three week, medical insurance, company sponsored medical reimbursement plan, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a 401k plan, and a dependent care plan.  Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter to:  Mary Goodwin, Human Resources, maryg@opticalres.com 

Optical Research Associates

is a College of Optical Sciences Industrial Affiliate at the Principal Partners level

Principle Engineer, Visual Science – 0704947.  Vistakon. 

Description:  VISTAKON®, a division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. manufactures ACUVUE® brand contact lenses—the world’s first soft disposable contact lens.  Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, VISTAKON®, a division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, is a worldwide company with operations in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Europe/Middle East/Africa regions.  Research, innovation and new-product development are the focus of our organization. Since we introduced soft disposable contact lenses in 1988, no other manufacturer has matched the aggressive expansion of our wide-ranging ACUVUE® family of products.  Our associates around the world are committed to expanding the ACUVUE® brand, and fortifying our position as the worldwide leader in the contact lens industry.  To assist us with the growth of our contact lens business, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager.  Responsibilities include: Organize and manage special projects as directed by senior management. Manage the development, rollout, and establishment of assigned projects. Coordinate project activities and is accountable for overall project success. Responsible for developing business plans, project plans, timelines, and resource requirements. Facilitates cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Interfaces with all necessary organizations (Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Operations, Finance & Information Services, Distribution, Production Planning, Suppliers, etc.) to provide for necessary business plans, design, support, and buy-in. Performs other duties as assigned by management.  Adheres to environmental policy and procedures and supports department environmental objectives.  Develops and maintains project plan and ensures that project milestones are met; directs and facilitates projects relating to Vistakon's business initiatives.  Facilitates regular project updates & reviews.  Develops oversees and maintains budgets and business plans relating to current and future projects.  Performs other related duties as assigned by management.  Ensures GMP/Design Control requirements are met.  Qualifications:  We are dedicated to serving the needs of our customers by bringing healthy vision to everyone, everywhere, every day. To this end, we are focused on developing leaders with a broad base of business and cultural skills, along with a strong commitment to the values that are expressed in Our Credo.  Qualified candidates for this position will have: B.S. Degree in a Technical field, such as Optics, Visual Science, Physics, or equivalent related experience is required. MS preferred.  5 plus years of Project management experience is required.  Proven success in developing and launching products/processes is required.  Work experience in a high-volume, product driven R&D environment is required.  Extensive knowledge of Design Control and GMP Requirements in Medical Devices preferred.  Proven experience with statistical analysis and DOE, (Design of Experiment) is required.  Knowledge of product, process and method validations is required.  Proven leadership skills including motivating, negotiating and providing direction in a Team environment is required.  Requires complete command of standard and advanced principles, theories, concepts, and techniques in the technical field and various other related disciplines.  Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, and to facilitate and resolve cross-functional activities and issues.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Knowledge and understanding of budgeting, and finance and resource planning is required.  Excellent planning, organization and time management skills.  Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.  Strong computer skills (network and PC) is required.  Ability to travel is required.  Responsible for workflow production, training of new employees on covered jobs, answering job-related questions in one or more areas.  Assist in reporting on performance, recommending advancements, implementing new or changed procedures. Generally recognized as Group Leader or Assistant Supervisor.  If you’re an achiever eager to reach your highest potential, you’ll appreciate how Johnson & Johnson Vision Care helps you define and pursue a career path that matches your abilities, experience and desire to achieve. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, think about the benefits of building your future with a company that offers a breadth of opportunities across business segments and worldwide regions. Come see why we have earned a reputation for being an innovative market leader and why Johnson & Johnson is the employer of choice.  Contact:  Jean Vickers, Vistakon Recruiter, j.vickers@comcast.net  508-497-497-3635.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a US Citizen, a current H1-B Visa holder, a Permanent Resident of the U.S. or a Canadian Citizen who can be hired on a TN Visa.

Vistakon

is a College of Optical Sciences Industrial Affiliate at the Principal Partners level