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, 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 aSenior Associate, Modeling & Simulation Engineer,you will play a critical role in supporting thedesign, development, and delivery of innovative medical devices through advancedfinite element analysis (FEA),computational fluid dynamics (CFD), andsimulation-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 isonsite in Fort Worth, Texas.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• LeadFEA andCFD efforts supportingSurgical R&D medical device development, driving faster, cost-effective innovation
• Perform advancedstructural and dynamic simulations (linear/nonlinear, implicit/explicit, impact, transient, frequency) oncomplex, multi-material systems
• Developmulti-physics, large-scale models to enablevirtual prototyping across the product lifecycle
• Leverage tools such asAnsys Mechanical, FLUENT, LS-DYNA, and OptiStruct for modeling, simulation, andconvergence analysis
• Validate simulation results through correlation withexperimental data
• Defineproject scope, requirements, and timelines, managing multiple simulations to meet delivery goals
• Collaborate withcross-functional engineering teams to identify and resolve design issues early
• Supportregulatory submissions, post-market analysis, and Global Medical Affairs through simulation insights
• Drive innovation by advancingsimulation methods, tools, and best practices
• Solve complex,multi-disciplinary engineering challenges using strong analytical skills
• Mentor team members and deliver clear, professionaltechnical reports

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• 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 
• Relocation: Yes
• Sponsorship: Yes

Preferred

• Strong foundation instructural mechanics, dynamics, material modeling, and computational fluid dynamics
• Experience withmedical 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 Alcon’s 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 toalcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.