Join Our Team as an Electrical Engineer
At Alcon, we're committed to helping people see brilliantly. We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team in Irvine, CA, a vibrant city known for its innovation and quality of life. This role focuses on supporting the sustainment and continuous improvement of our cutting-edge medical devices and capital equipment.
As part of our team, you'll evaluate electrical component obsolescence, perform End-of-Life (EOL) assessments, and implement engineering solutions to ensure product availability, manufacturing continuity, quality, compliance, and business objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct technical assessments of electrical and electronic component obsolescence, supplier discontinuance notifications, and EOL risks.
- Evaluate impacts on product performance, manufacturing operations, supply continuity, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Support mitigation plans, including alternate component qualification, second-source validation, redesign activities, last-time-buy recommendations, and inventory strategies.
- Investigate and resolve moderately complex issues related to quality, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and component availability.
- Author and implement engineering changes, including impact assessments, risk evaluations, verification and validation activities, and documentation updates.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to evaluate technical alternatives and implement practical solutions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with applicable quality systems, design controls, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or another regulated industry.
- Experience with electronic components, PCBAs, electrical systems, schematics, and engineering documentation.
- Knowledge of engineering change processes and product lifecycle management principles.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferences
- Experience supporting released products in sustaining engineering, technical stewardship, or lifecycle management.
- Experience with component obsolescence analysis and EOL assessments.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA quality requirements, and design controls.
- Experience with Windchill, SAP, or similar PLM and ERP systems.
- Experience with medical devices, capital equipment, embedded electronics, or electromechanical systems.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team and contribute to the future of medical device engineering!
Subject Line: Electrical Engineer Opportunity in Irvine, CA
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