Alcon is looking to hire a
Principal Engineer Device Design team member. This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. Principal I, Mechanical Design Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing complex mechanical components and systems. You will be expected to build effective and meaningful relationships with cross-functional teams and apply advanced engineering principles to solve problems.
This role is
on-site in our Fort Worth, Texas location and a typical day would include:
- Responsible for supporting device engineering activities for ocular health related new products. He/she will support research & development in the area of novel ophthalmic devices (including novel packaging/ delivery devices)
- Hands on participation in or support the product development activities such as design development, prototyping/testing, pilot builds, verification & validation testing, risk assessment and production tooling validation.
- Applies statistical principles to communicate meaningful conclusions relevant to customer needs
- Applies knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods for medical devices
- Generate detailed fabrication drawings utilizing GD&T and tolerance analysis, appropriate product requirements and technical file documents and lead design reviews.
- Applies principles of engineering analysis to blend technical knowledge and manufacturing practices in providing solutions to complex engineering challenges.
- Develops requirements, leads design reviews, performance of verification and validation, production transfer and related documentation.
- Generates internal reports for communication with cross-functional members and management.
- Support all aspects of documentation. Verification Plans and Reports; and design control through ECN, and Windchill.
- Support existing device and ophthalmic packaging by addressing select product support requests and addressing questions on existing products.
- Ensures regulatory / statutory / legislative compliance for all project work.
- Working knowledge of Solid Works/ PTC Creo and related detailed drawings.
- Working knowledge and experience with mechanical systems and assemblies.
- Ability to work under minimum oversight to identify and prioritize work activities as necessary to achieve project goals within set timelines.
- Work efficiently and productively with other team members and external partners.
- Adheres to Alcon's guidelines for appropriate workplace behaviors and attitudes
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in medical devices is preferred.
- Proficiency in CAD. SolidWorks or Creo preferred.
- Working Knowledge with FEA analysis is preferred
- Proficiency with statistical analysis and software is preferred
- Experience with evaluation of mechanical systems and assemblies.
- Working knowledge and experience with fluidic systems.
- Working knowledge and experience with electronics and electrical systems.
- Ability to perform root cause analysis investigation
- Knowledge of ISO, FDA, MDD and regulations applicable to the design and development of medical device/science/technology.
- Excellent technical writing capability in generating technical documentation and scientific papers.
What You'll Bring To Alcon:- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 5 Years of Relevant Experience
How You Can Thrive at Alcon: - See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
- Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.
- Travel - up to 10%
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