Sr. Associate, Modeling and Simulation Engineering (T)
Job Description
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.
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 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 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 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 to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.