Thermal Simulation Engineer at Alcon Research

At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 associates we innovate fearlessly champion progress and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join usThis role is part of Alcons Engineering function a team focused on improving quality processes products packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Thermal Simulation Engineer will be located at Alcons R&D location in Lake Forest CA and will be primarily responsible for helping develop computational models and simulations to assess medical device performance using advanced numerical techniques to support virtual prototyping and product design. The Thermal Simulation Engineer will support and analyze the design of thermal management systems for ophthalmic surgical consoles and diagnostics systems plan and execute simulation projects in the area of thermal analysis to support Surgical R&D project teams in the development of medical devices in order to reduce time and expense of device development and provide faster market access to safe and effective medical device technology support thermal test planning and data analysis to correlate simulation results with experimental data investigate and evaluate existing simulation technology and implement new methods and processes as needed to provide simulation driven innovative product development and perform simulation for regulatory submission activities and post launch support for Global Medical Affairs and/or Market Access.In this role a typical day will include:Perform a wide range of technical work in the area of thermal management of electronics. Requires strong analytical skills and through understanding of conjugate heat transfer. Expert user of Icepak Floefd with demonstrated ability to efficiently model and simulate complex assemblies and perform convergence studies.Requires strong analytical skills and through understanding of all modes of Heat Transfer and experience in using constitutive thermal models with ability to perform board level analysis leveraging ECAD component level and module/system level.Ability to verify and validate simulation with experimental results.Define thermal management simulation scope requirements and objectives collaborate with product team to determine timelines complete work present results and ensure on-time completion of projects.Provide direction to mechanical and electrical engineers early on into the project to minimize/eradicate thermal and mechanical design issues.Address unmet technical needs by developing and verifying new methods and techniques leveraging knowledge of product portfolio. Leverage subject matter experts to build new capabilities and effectively incorporate into thermal management simulation plans for the benefit of projects.Establish effective solutions for complex problems that involve interaction of several technical disciplines using technical analysis and problem-solving capabilities.Develop large models of complex systems involving multiple physics to serve as virtual prototypes in support of all phases of product development from early-stage research exploratory concept development and confirmatory through production release.Utilize AI/ML methods such as supervised learning (e.g. regression models neural networks) reinforcement learning and surrogate modeling for simulation acceleration to enhance thermal management designAccountable for producing professional analysis summary reports. Trusted to work on multiple projects simultaneouslyEXPERIENCEWith BS: minimum 5 years industry experience in the application of thermal simulation and analysis for product developmentWith MS 1 years with industry experience in the application of thermal simulation and analysis for product developmentMechanical Aerospace or Biomedical Engineering with relevant course work in Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).Strong knowledge of heat transfer and fluid mechanicsExpert user of Icepak FloEFD Ansys workbench Design modeler Spaceclaim Star-CCM and Ansys FluentExperience with Creo Solid Works for CAD simplificationExperience with thermal system testingKnowledge of AI/ML techniquesNice to have experience with Ansys Mechanical experience and thermal expansion simulationsWhat Youll Bring to Alcon:Bachelors 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 experienceHow You Can Thrive at Alcon:Join Alcons 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: 5-10%Relocation assistance: YesSponsorship available: YesAlcon CareersSee your impact at Current Alcon Employee/Contingent WorkerIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.Find Jobs for EmployeesFind Jobs for Contingent WorkerTotal RewardsAlcons Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals encourage the right values and behaviors and deliver long-term value. The first layer of our rewards program is compensation. We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay which includes short-term incentives and long-term incentives for eligible population. Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance supports savings for retirement promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness. To learn more about Alcons Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards click herePay Range$90750.00 - $151250.00Pay FrequencyAnnualAlcon 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Key Skills ASP.NET,Health Education,Fashion Designing,Fiber,Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 90750 - 151250