Principal/Sr. Principal Device Design Engineer

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 looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Principal/Sr. Principal Device Design Engineer, you are responsible for designing and developing mechanical components or systems including: -Applying mechanical engineering principles to develop components and systems that involve movement (e.g., engines, vehicles, robots, prosthetic devices, energy conversion systems, machinery, etc.) -Supporting and participating in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype mechanical components, systems, and assemblies -Collaborating with marketing and industrial design teams to develop components and systems that meet technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements. This role is on-site in Fort Worth, Texas 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 needs
• Applies knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods for medical devices
• Generate 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