R&D Verification Engineer

 Requisition #: 16728 

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.  

SUMMARY

An R&D Verification Engineer for Ansys, Inc conducts engineering studies to support the development of our engineering software products.  The verification engineer will research new engineering features to create analytical and user scenario test cases to evaluate the functionality and performance of capabilities being added to our engineering simulation software.  As part of the software testing of the ANSYS Mechanical suite of applications, a verification engineer programs and maintains automated testing scripts and software tools.  This person participates in requirements planning, design reviews and investigating defects.  This person is responsible for ensuring product requirements and quality standards are satisfied and helping assess how well the product will meet customer needs both in terms of functionality and usability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and executes software product testing and verification activities according to the company's overall development and testing processes

• Analyzes requirements and develops tests suitable for new features within the appropriate environment

• Participates in design and code reviews

• Tests products at all levels: Workflow, Unit, Application, Performance

• Investigates possible causes of problems

• Specifies and writes test cases, both automated and manual tests

• Writes and maintains test scripts

• May write code for software testing tools

• Creates metrics and monitoring systems that are used for early detection of defects

• Works in various computing environments: Windows, Linux, Virtual, Compute Clusters

• Works closely with other members of the product creation team and communicates with technical support specialists on product issues

• Coordinates with other teams to address cross team dependencies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science, Structural Engineering or related fields

• Strong knowledge of structural and computational mechanics, Fatigue Analysis, RotorDynamics

• Experience and/or academic exposure with FEA and CAE tools with knowledge of FE methods

• Proficient in one or more programming or scripting languages: Python, C++, C#, Jscript

• A thorough and careful approach to work; attention to details and quality; strong organizational skills

• Ability to establish good working relationships with Development, Testing, and Support staff

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language

• Able to troubleshoot by simplifying complex systems, debugging, and finding root causes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional knowledge of structural dynamics and numerical methods is desired

• Strong programming skills are highly desirable

• Experience with Ansys structural mechanics products would be a clear advantage

• Experience with both Linux and Windows platforms preferred

• Competent in the use of general office software applications such as mail tools

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.