Senior Application Engineer

 Requisition #: 15847 

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement  

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. 

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.  

Job Summary

The Application Engineer engages in pre-sales, post-sales, training and consulting activities to simulate complex mechanical engineering problems for customers using ANSYS software products. As an expert user of ANSYS Mechanical and LS-DYNA software products, the role also supports and trains application engineers and sales representatives in the use of the ANSYS Solution and helps key-customers in the proper usage of ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Mechanical/APDL, LS-DYNA and related software tools to improve customers’ productivity and satisfaction with ANSYS simulation products.

Essential Functions

- Perform consulting activities in complex mechanical engineering problems using ANSYS Inc. software products or other commercial CAE software

- Demonstrate the value of the ANSYS vision and software to sales prospects through collaboration with direct and indirect Sales to grow sales volume in existing markets

- Train customers on the usage of ANSYS simulation products to increase their proficiency, independence, and success in simulating engineering problems with ANSYS software

- Consistently improve our understanding of our customers’ workflow and technical needs and communicate new opportunities and risks to Sales; proactively work to grow the software usage by demonstrating new solutions based on the ANSYS vision and software

- Creating and presenting software demonstrations to assist with the software sales process

- Creating and demonstrating novel simulation solutions to streamline existing workflows

- Teaching introductory and/or advanced training classes on the usage of ANSYS simulation products will be welcome

- Collaborate with Product Development to improve ANSYS software products and the customers’ experience using these products

Job Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

- Ph.D. or M.Sc. in mechanical engineering

- A minimum of 3 years of industrial experience

- Expert-level knowledge of linear, non-linear structural mechanics, explicit dynamics, linear dynamics, design optimization and multi-physics

- Use of ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Mechanical/APDL, LS-DYNA and related software packages

- Abaqus, MSC.Marc, HyperMesh, ANSA use experience will be welcome definitely

- Practical work experiences in design, physical test, product development is an advantage

- Practical work experiences in Aerospace & Defense industry are an advantage

- Practical work experiences/knowledge in programming with Python or C++ are an advantage

- Ability to work independently, as well as with others in a diverse team environment

- Ability to manage multiple projects and to communicate effectively with customers

- Problem solving skills and ability to create engineering solutions to customer problems

- Fluent in written and spoken English

Other Information

- Knowledge of other commercial CAE, CAD software packages is a plus

- Work is performed in a general office environment

- Should be able to work on the phone and computer for an extended period of time

- Some travelling will be required

- Should not have any disqualifications for visiting every customer

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.  

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.  

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base. 

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here.

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.
 

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE 
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).

 
For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com
 

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
 
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.