Principal Mechanical 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 and we are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Belmont, CA in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are looking for somebody who is an expert problem solver, has experience with leading projects and has a deep knowledge of process development and root cause analysis and will apply first principles engineering to solve problems leveraging deep understanding of physics, mechanics, mathematics and material science and will apply their knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods for medical devices.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Responsible for design mechanical components, systems, and products for class III medical device

• Generates detailed fabrication drawings utilizing mechanical tolerance analysis

• Develops requirements, leads design reviews, performance of verification and validation, production transfer and related documentation.

• Apply advanced level principles of engineering analysis to blend technical knowledge and manufacturing practices in providing solutions to complex engineering challenges.

• Utilize statistical tools (such as GR&R, SPC, t-test, and Cp/Cpk) to ensure processes/fixtures are scalable and are continuing to perform properly once qualified

• Specify test to be performed, compile data and make recommendations for process development and product design

• Use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis

• Design for manufacturability - provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are manufacturable and scalable

• Lead engineering team from inception to completion of project

• Mentor junior engineers

• Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods for medical devices.

• Develop test methods and complete testing through the entire life cycle of the product.

• Ensure regulatory / statutory / legislative compliance for all project work.

• Works as a part of cross-functional project teams including EE, SW, QA, ME, OE, Manufacturing and Field Service.

Experience:

• Proficiency in CAD. SolidWorks and Creo (Pro/E) preferred

• MiniTab or JMP

• Knowledge of data collection with strong data analysis (descriptive, regression, correlation, etc.)

• Knowledge of design for fabrication methods including machining, casting, injection molding, and rapid prototype.

• Proven ability to develop solutions for problems that require the regular use of creativity

• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, MDD and regulations applicable to the design and development of medical device/science/technology

• Optics background strongly preferred

• Strong LabVIEW experience is a plus

• Physics background a plus

• Full stack for product cycle development from prototyping to full scale manufacturing a plus

• Rapid prototyping a plus

What You'll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• 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, and much more!

• Travel Requirements: 5%

• Relocation assistance: Yes

• Sponsorship available: No

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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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.