Sr. 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, you will be responsible for applying mechanical and electrical engineering principles to develop medical devices that meet customer technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements in Fort Worth, Texas.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Design components, or portions of a functional system, or prototype, or specific products for medical device/science/technology.
• Supporting and participating in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototypes, may also be involved with designing product specific manufacturing production processes and equipment.
• Applies intermediate level principles of engineering analysis, blend technical knowledge and manufacturing practices in providing solutions to problems arising within the department pertaining to the assigned projects.
• Uses previous experience to identify the most appropriate option to adapt or improve existing approaches.
• Interprets information to make decisions impacting own scope of work.
• Assures continuity of products and processes assessment feasibility, research, design, development, compliance to customer and non-customer requirements, transfer to production.
• May lead design reviews and review action items.
• Ensures regulatory / statutory / legislative compliance for all project work.
• Operates within clear guidelines with regard to how to handle decisions outside direct experience. Issues arising outside guidelines or operating procedures are normally escalated for resolution.
• Ability to understand chemical compounds, understanding of substrate bonding or coating, mixing, handling, manufacturing and testing for Class III implantable lenses and associated surgical tools for delivery.

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

How you can thrive at Alcon:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment
• Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight, improve lives, and grow your career.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

Travel Requirements: 10%

Relocation assistance: Not available

Sponsorship available: 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.