DYNAmore Working Student - Material Characterization

 Requisition #: 16935 

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. 

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Summary / Role Purpose

As a working student in the field of material testing, characterization, and modeling for finite element simulations, involvement in a wide range of tasks within this technical area is expected. Close collaboration with an expert team supports the development of advanced methods for LS-DYNA simulations. Operation of test equipment for material characterization and subsequent evaluation of test results to derive relevant data will be part of the responsibilities.

Application of Ansys software tools to their full potential is encouraged, with contributions to supporting engineering users across various industries. Participation in the Ansys Student Internship Program offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world engineering challenges, develop professional skills, and gain practical experience within the Ansys environment.

The industrial placement is scheduled for a duration of six months.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Mechanical testing of materials (tension, compression, bending, etc.) including sample and test setup preparation, test evaluation and documentation
• Set up and run FE Simulations of mechanical tests
• Investigate different aspects of material characterization to further develop existing parameter identification methods
• Acquisition, preprocessing, and documentation of experimental and simulation data
• Document and present the progress within the Ansys Customer Excellence Team

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• Studying towards a Master’s degree in Stuttgart (as this positon is part time alongside the studies, 20 hours per week) an Engineering discipline, Computer Science, Material Science or related field
• Ready to work at the advertised location without requiring relocation assistance by Ansys
• Basic understanding of material modelling for finite element simulations
• Interest in Finite-Element Simulations, material testing, Computer Aided Engineering and Scripting (Python)
• Hands-on mindset and enjoy working in a laboratory setting; carefully and reliably, even with repetitive tasks
• Motivated to learn; strong problem solving, communication and time management skills
• Demonstrated skills in writing, understanding, and presenting in English
• Authorized to work in Germany

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Python scripting
• Academic simulation experience in at least one of the Ansys Products, or other commercial simulation software
• Solid understanding of material behavior and its numerical implementation in finite element frameworks
• Experience with experimental testing procedures and principles to evaluate simulation results

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.
 

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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.).

 
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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.
 
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