Principal Engineer I- Thermal Simulation

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We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Thermal Engineer supporting Surgical R&D you will be trusted to lead thermal analysis and design efforts for ophthalmic surgical consoles and diagnostic systems.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Lead thermal analysis and design of systems for surgical consoles and diagnostic devices defining thermal management roadmaps from component to system level.
• Plan and execute simulation projects using advanced CFD tools (FloEFD Fluent Star-CCM) and apply first-principles physics to accelerate product development and reduce time-to-market.
• Develop and execute test plans manage instrumentation setup and analyze data to validate models against experimental outcomes.
• Provide technical insight for system architecture decisions risk assessments and early design guidance to minimize thermal and mechanical issues.
• Mentor cross-functional teams on thermal and fluid principles collaborating to align with product goals and ensure on-time project completion.
• Conduct advanced research on thermal behavior material properties and heat transfer paths; apply constitutive thermal models for board-level and system-level analysis leveraging ECAD.
• Deliver executive briefings design reviews and comprehensive reports to stakeholders.
• Innovate by developing new capabilities and incorporating AI/ML techniques (e.g. regression models neural networks reinforcement learning) for simulation acceleration and enhanced thermal management strategies.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc.9 yrs; M.S.2 yrs; PhD0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

PREFERRED:

• MS in Mechanical Aerospace or Biomedical Engineering with coursework in Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Industry experience in the application of thermal simulation and analysis for product development.
• Expertise in first-principles reasoning and advanced simulation tools (Icepak FloEFD Ansys Fluent Star-CCM).
• Deep expertise in heat transfer fluid mechanics and thermal management design principles.
• Proven ability to apply first-principles reasoning to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Advanced proficiency with thermal simulation and CFD tools including Icepak FloEFD Ansys Workbench Design Modeler SpaceClaim Star-CCM and Ansys Fluent.
• Skilled in CAD tools (Creo SolidWorks) for model simplification and integration.
• Hands-on experience with thermal system testing and validation.
• Knowledge of AI/ML techniques for simulation acceleration and optimization.
• Experience with multiphase/multispecies flow analysis and Ansys Mechanical for thermal expansion simulations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Work on cutting-edge medical device technology with autonomy and ownership of thermal management strategies.
• Collaborate in a dynamic cross-functional team environment that values innovation and continuous learning.
• Benefit from relocation assistance and sponsorship opportunities for qualified candidates.

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