Sr. Associate, Modeling and Simulation Engineering (T)
About The Position
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, you’ll 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 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- health
- life
- retirement
- flexible time off for exempt associates
- PTO for hourly associates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
