Senior Associate, Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the
design, development, and delivery of innovative medical devices through advanced
finite element analysis (FEA),
computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and
simulation-driven engineering in a regulated environment. In this role, you will help accelerate product development, improve design quality, and deliver safe, effective solutions that enhance patient outcomes. This position is
onsite in Fort Worth, Texas.
In this role, a typical day will include:- Lead FEA and CFD efforts supporting Surgical R&D medical device development, driving faster, cost-effective innovation
- Perform advanced structural and dynamic simulations (linear/nonlinear, implicit/explicit, impact, transient, frequency) on complex, multi-material systems
- Develop multi-physics, large-scale models to enable virtual prototyping across the product lifecycle
- Leverage tools such as Ansys Mechanical, FLUENT, LS-DYNA, and OptiStruct for modeling, simulation, and convergence analysis
- Validate simulation results through correlation with experimental data
- Define project scope, requirements, and timelines, managing multiple simulations to meet delivery goals
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify and resolve design issues early
- Support regulatory submissions, post-market analysis, and Global Medical Affairs through simulation insights
- Drive innovation by advancing simulation methods, tools, and best practices
- Solve complex, multi-disciplinary engineering challenges using strong analytical skills
- Mentor team members and deliver clear, professional technical reports
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs.; Assoc.+6 yrs.; M.S.+0 yrs.)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 2 Years of Relevant Experience
- Relocation: Yes
- Sponsorship: Yes
Preferred- Strong foundation in structural mechanics, dynamics, material modeling, and computational fluid dynamics
- Experience with medical devices, R&D, or regulated environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
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 robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!
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