Mechanical Designer / Engineer (CAD)

Aequor Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - Lake Forest, CA

Full-time

Lake Forest, CA

About the position

Alcon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Designer to join their Surgical R&D team in Lake Forest, CA. This role involves the development of components within a sub-system as dictated by R&D, as well as leading technical support staff to complete projects requested by the Simulation and Manufacturing teams. The position requires a strong background in mechanical design and engineering, particularly in the medical device sector.

Responsibilities

• Assure project progress, resolve technical issues, and escalate when needed.
• Design, develop, and document plastic, die cast, sheet metal, and machine components and assemblies utilizing Creo Parametric 3D CAD software.
• Create and manage products or sub-system's top-down skeleton level architecture to ensure module interfaces and master model alignment with Alcon development process.
• Generate detailed fabrication drawings utilizing GD&T and mechanical tolerance analysis.
• Recommend fabrication and additive manufacturing processes to meet R&D needs, specifically for plastic, die casting, sheet metal, and machine component design.
• Develop a network of external suppliers and internal resources within the department and across functions.
• Perform fitment and DFM/A checks.
• Ensure the integrity and quality of the Group's output by establishing, maintaining, and enforcing Alcon standards, processes & procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in group procedures and lead initiatives aimed at continual improvement in efficiency & effectiveness of the group.
• Ensure engineering and company procedures are followed.
• Mentor, develop, and train engineers and group personnel in the proper use of Creo Parametric CAD software and top-down design and master model methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree + 10-years minimum work experience.
• Proficient using 3D CAD software Creo Parametric modules: ISDX, Simulate, Pro-Process, Sheet Metal, Large tabulation / Family table set up, Mechanism, Pro-Process, including employing top-down design and master model methodology. SolidWorks is a plus.
• Proficient in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of materials and specifications for plastic, die casting, sheet metal, and machine parts.

Nice-to-haves

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Motivated self-starter with proven ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Experience working and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced R&D environment, preferably in the medical device space.
• Familiarity 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. Drawings for Cables and PCBA's is a plus.