Ophthalmic Device Design Architect

Alcon MX; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Device Design team in Fort Worth, TX. You will lead mechanical design activities for ophthalmic devices, apply advanced engineering principles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires strong CAD (SolidWorks/Creo), experience with medical devices, and expertise in design controls, verification, validation, and production transfer. This is an on-site position in Fort Worth with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 5+ years related experience.
• Experience designing and developing medical devices and packaging.
• Strong CAD skills in SolidWorks or Creo and proficient in GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize complex mechanical components and systems for ophthalmic devices.
• Lead design reviews, verification/validation, and production transfer activities.
• Create detailed fabrication drawings with GD&T and maintain design documentation and ECN records.

Skills

SolidWorks

Creo

FEA

Statistics

Root cause analysis

Documentation writing

Engineering analysis

Fluidics knowledge

Electronics knowledge

Medical device knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Alcon is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Device Design team in Fort Worth, TX. You will lead mechanical design activities for ophthalmic devices, apply advanced engineering principles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires strong CAD (SolidWorks/Creo), experience with medical devices, and expertise in design controls, verification, validation, and production transfer. This is an on-site position in Fort Worth with travel up to 10%.