Electrical Engineer - Technical Steward

Job Description

Job DescriptionJoin 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