FEA Analysis Engineer

Alcon is the world's leading eye care company with sales of $5.6 billion. The company's nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, work in 75 facilities around the world to research, develop, manufacture and sell our products in more than 180 countries. As the largest eye care company in the world, Alcon leads the growing $14.5 billion market for eye care products. For 60 years, Alcon has delivered strong and stable growth, and it is positioned to build on this in the years to come. For ten consecutive years, Fortune magazine has named Alcon 'One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For'. Alcon's U.S. General Offices are located at its 300-acre campus in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information visit http://www.alcon.com ./.

We are currently recruiting for candidates with experience in Fluid and Structural FEA Analysis. 2+ years experience in CFX or equivalent CFD experience, and/or 4+ years experience in structural FEA, preferably using ANSYS Mechanical is required. LS Dyna, Icepak and Hyperworks experience is also highly desired. Knowledge of 3D CAD modeling using Pro/Engineer preferred. BS degree in related engineering field required, advanced degree in FEA and/ or Material engineering related field is highly desirable. Candidate must possess good communication and presentation skills and work well in a group environment.

The successful candidate will provide FEA support to R&D engineering, and other groups to develop initial design concepts through proto-typing and production release. This individual will interface directly with R&D, Manufacturing and external vendors to resolve design and fabrication issues.

Duties:

·         Perform linear and non-linear structural analysis on precision machine parts, gears, shafts, mechanisms, castings, frames, plastic consumables. 

·         Perform steady state and transient fluid analysis using linear and non-linear materials.

·         Perform fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analysis.

·         Perform impact and contact analysis using linear and non-linear materials.

·         Present results, propose design changes, and communicate recommended solutions to project management teams.

Requires a BS ME and 2-4+ years of applicable experience.

This is a contract position--You must be in  the immediate area to be considered or be able to travel/relocate yourself to Southern California to be considered.  Please do not apply if you have in the past.  Please send a WORD copy of your resume.  No Calls Please. 

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to quality through diversity. M/F/D/V. Pre-employment drug testing.