Senior 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 Sr Engineer supporting the Implantable Devices Materials & Surface Engineering Team, you will be responsible for designing and conducting laboratory experiments in support of assigned R&D projects for the development of new products with our Intra Ocular Devices and Extra Ocular Devices Technology Platforms, with significant focus in the areas of polymeric materials surface treatment, surface modification and coatings development in Fort Worth, Texas.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Utilization of experience in polymer chemistry, polymeric materials, formulation, and physical/chemical characterization of polymeric materials.
• Polymeric coating formulation, surface engineering, surface treatments and associated surface characterization and processes.
• Actively support all assigned R&D projects and provide function specific deliverables in timely manner as needed; consistently demonstrate high quality scientific leadership by applying technical expertise to identify and resolve complex development issues.
• Analyze and interpret data independently and thoroughly based on critical thinking and the use of statistic tools.
• Develop insights into new materials that can have ophthalmic applications applying knowledge in surface and bulk material characterization techniques and surface engineering for coating process development.
• Work with multi-functional teams to understand design and medical device manufacturing processes to implement effective and efficient systems for product development.
• Participate in development teams to trouble-shoot process related issues and determine root-cause of failures and process variations.
• Provide function specific support to product development transfer activities to manufacturing sites.
• Provide technical support to existing and new product development inquiries from cross function team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment and work with external vendors to identify and acquire new equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills as well as effective communication skills,
• Ensures regulatory / statutory / legislative compliance for all project work.
• Works independently with minimal guidance from senior technical professionals to accomplish objectives. Capable of taking initiative, self-driven, with strong ability for prioritization. Detail oriented and hands-on is a must.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 Proven Experience

Preferred Qualifications/skills Experience:

• Degree in Materials, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer or Biomedical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Experience in polymeric materials, and physical/chemical characterization required.
• Knowledge of coatings and coating processes
• Experience in acrylic polymeric materials/process
• Experience in Ophthalmic Viscosurgical devices and other hydrogel formulations
• Experience in medical devices / optics in Materials/Chemistry R&D
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, MDD and regulations applicable to the design and development of medical device/science/technology.

Relocation assistance: Not Available

Sponsorship: Not available

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.