Sr. Associate, Modeling and Simulation Engineering (T)

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are seeking diverse talented individuals to join Alcon. As a 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) and simulation-driven engineering in a regulated 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 (Finite Element Analysis) 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 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 YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors 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 and material modeling

• 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 Alcons 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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Alcon 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.