Senior Application Engineering Position at ANSYS, North America-East
The job entails providing advanced solution development and technical guidance on Computational Structural Mechanics with a focus on composite materials and structure and development of custom applications to clients in industry and academia.
The position requires excellent theoretical fundamentals and experience with numerical simulations & scripting, in the area(s) of structural analysis to "boil down" complex problems into practical engineering solutions and implement numerical models.
Job Summary:
The Senior Application Engineer will proactively consult with ANSYS customers, playing a lead role in supporting important customers with significant impact on revenues for software and value-added consulting services.
Responsibilities include:
Contribute to advanced technical guidance on damage and failure modeling, non-linear phenomena, and multidisciplinary-multiphysics applications
Having a strong foundation and experience in the area of Computational SOLID/STRUCTURAL MECHANICS is a must
At least 3 years of Experience in using FEA software such as ANSYS, LS-Dyna, Abaqus, NASTRAN, etc.
Experience in explicit dynamics theory and application
Familiarity with the Aerospace and/or healthcare industry and experience in non-linear FEA
Experience in customization in solver and interface level such as user material/contacts or and Python scripting such as ACT
In-depth and demonstrated track record in Applied Mechanics with composite material Focus
Hands-on experience and passion towards programming and coding for automation, algorithm implementation or GUI in simulation technology and vibration modeling
Engage in advanced consulting services: meet with customers, prepare project budgets, author proposals, execute the work
Create and demonstrate simulation solutions to streamline customer workflows, in support of the software sales process train customers on how to use ANSYS software
Engage in software testing
Develop and strengthen long-term relationships with customers
Lead/Assist in coordinating and executing all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity such as customer meetings and product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations
Other job-related duties may be assigned by management from time to time
Preferred Requirements:
Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Material/Civil Engineering or related field
4 years of experience in the use of ANSYS Mechanical software, or other commercial FEA software for Structural Mechanics
Having a strong foundation and experience in Computational SOLID/STRUCTURAL MECHANICS is a must
Experience in composite design and failure analysis
Experience in explicit integration techniques and high-rate applications
Experience in customization in solver and interface level such as user material/contacts or and Python scripting such as ACT
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to implement numerical models to obtain practical engineering solutions to difficult problems
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and to communicate effectively
Experience in development and implementation of user subroutines and customization, and Scripting
Experience with multi-disciplinary and multiphysics simulation is a plus
Experience working collaboratively with sales and marketing personnel is a plus
Experience in the use of CAD packages (such as Pro/Engineer. Solidworks) is a plus
Must display the ability to work independently, as well as with others in a geographically diverse team environment
Must have excellent verbal and written English skills
Must have excellent presentation skills
Available for consistent travel throughout the Southern region and occasionally in the rest of the North American sub-regions
Link to apply: Senior Application Engineer (ansys.com)