Principal I, Research

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This role is part of Alcon's Research & Development function, a team that innovates boldly and delivers new products and services to help revolutionize the eye care industry, advance optimal patient outcomes and help people see brilliantly.

Alcon is hiring a Principal Engineer to join our Surgical R&D organization. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design and development of critical subsystem components, ensuring they meet both performance targets and regulatory requirements. You'll mentor and guide our technical-support engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Partnering closely with manufacturing teams, you'll drive projects from prototyping through production, establishing robust processes for seamless scale-up and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, model and document plastic, die-cast, sheet-metal, and machined parts and assemblies in Creo Parametric and SolidWorks.
• Lead project teams by mentoring associates and delegating work to meet R&D goals.
• Establish and sustain top-down skeleton architecture by integrating mechanical component designs, ensuring module interfaces and master models comply with Alcon's development process.
• Produce detailed fabrication drawings with GD&T, perform tolerance analysis and to ensure manufacturability.
• Recommend optimal fabrication and additive-manufacturing methods (injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, machining) for R&D environmental needs
• Utilize Windchill for product-data management, revision control, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and manage relationships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct fit, form and DFM/A checks to validate designs against requirements.
• Enforce, maintain, and enhance Alcon's engineering standards, processes, and procedures, leading continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Leverage experience in an engineering service environment to drive client-focused project delivery.
• Mentor and train engineers on Creo Parametric/SolidWorks, top-down design, and master-model best practices.
• Manage tabulated CAD files and associated drawings, handling their creation, updates, and revision control.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• 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)
• Motivated self-starter. Proven ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Working and collaborating with cross functional teams in a fast-paced R&D environment, preferably in medical device space.
• Proficient using 3D CAD software Creo Parametric modules: ISDX, Simulate, Pro-Process, Sheet Metal, Mechanism, Pro-Process, include employing top-down design and master model methodology.
• Proficient at Advance Modeling tools in SolidWorks.
• Proficient in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Familiar with DRM and ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards for completing drawings for machine, plastic, sheet metal, and die cast components, top-level assemblies, and module assemblies.
• Design and produce drawings for System Interconnect, Cables and PCB FF is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of materials and specifications for: plastic, die casting, sheet metal, and machine parts.
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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