Sr. Associate, Modeling and Simulation Engineering; T

Position: 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 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), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), 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,  this role, a typical day will include:

Lead FEA and CFD 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, FLUENT, LS-DYNA, and Opti Struct 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 reportsWHAT 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 English2 Years of Relevant Experience Relocation:
Yes Sponsorship:
Yes Preferred Strong  foundation in structural mechanics, dynamics, material modeling, and computational fluid dynamics

Experience with medical devices, R&D, or regulated environments

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsHOW 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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Summary

Location:

Fort Worth, Texas Type:
Full time