Principal Engineer Device Design

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

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?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 needsApplies knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods for medical devicesGenerate 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 attitudesPreferred Qualifications:Experience in medical devices is preferred.Proficiency in CAD. SolidWorks or Creo preferred.Working Knowledge with FEA analysis is preferredProficiency with statistical analysis and software is preferredExperience 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 investigationKnowledge 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 English5 Years of Relevant ExperienceHow You Can Thrive at Alcon:See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunitiesJoin 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%Alcon CareersSee your impact at alcon.com/careersATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent WorkerIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.Find Jobs for EmployeesFind Jobs for Contingent WorkerALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFYAlcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.