Alcon ยท 1 day ago
Principal Engineer I- Thermal Simulation
Lake Forest, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $192K/yr
5+ years expAlcon is a global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. As a Senior Thermal Engineer supporting Surgical R&D, you will lead thermal analysis and design efforts for ophthalmic surgical consoles and diagnostic systems, ensuring effective thermal management and product development.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead thermal analysis and design of systems for surgical consoles and diagnostic devices, defining thermal management roadmaps from component to system level
Plan and execute simulation projects using advanced CFD tools (FloEFD, Fluent, Star-CCM+) and apply first-principles physics to accelerate product development and reduce time-to-market
Develop and execute test plans, manage instrumentation setup, and analyze data to validate models against experimental outcomes
Provide technical insight for system architecture decisions, risk assessments, and early design guidance to minimize thermal and mechanical issues
Mentor cross-functional teams on thermal and fluid principles, collaborating to align with product goals and ensure on-time project completion
Conduct advanced research on thermal behavior, material properties, and heat transfer paths; apply constitutive thermal models for board-level and system-level analysis leveraging ECAD
Deliver executive briefings, design reviews, and comprehensive reports to stakeholders
Innovate by developing new capabilities and incorporating AI/ML techniques (e.g., regression models, neural networks, reinforcement learning) for simulation acceleration and enhanced thermal management strategies
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Biomedical Engineering with coursework in Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Industry experience in the application of thermal simulation and analysis for product development
Expertise in first-principles reasoning and advanced simulation tools (Icepak, FloEFD, Ansys Fluent, Star-CCM+)
Deep expertise in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal management design principles
Proven ability to apply first-principles reasoning to solve complex engineering challenges
Advanced proficiency with thermal simulation and CFD tools, including Icepak, FloEFD, Ansys Workbench, Design Modeler, SpaceClaim, Star-CCM+, and Ansys Fluent
Skilled in CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks) for model simplification and integration
Hands-on experience with thermal system testing and validation
Knowledge of AI/ML techniques for simulation acceleration and optimization
Experience with multiphase/multispecies flow analysis and Ansys Mechanical for thermal expansion simulations
Strong communication and presentation skills for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
Life and disability insurance
Savings for retirement
Good health and well-being support
Support for associates and their families during times of illness
Company
Alcon
Alcon specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and devices to serve the cycle of eye care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Chief Executive Officer
Tim Stonesifer
Chief Financial Officer
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