Senior Application Engineer

Requisition #:16987

Ansys is now a part of Synopsys. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

Sr. Application Engineer (Structures Specialist) - Canonsburg PA

SUMMARY

As an Ansys Application Engineer in the Structures area, you will work with your customers to understand their product development goals, find solutions to their reported application engineering challenges while utilizing Ansys software including Ansys Mechanical, LS-DYNA and develop best practices for their design workflows. As a hands-on expert on the Ansys products in the structures area, you will provide technical sales support, deliver professional services, ensure customer productivity through training and methodology support, and help translate customer requirements into new product features. You will work in multidisciplinary teams to expand your knowledge, experience and business impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume and execute tasks assigned to you by your direct manager or senior team members and support requested technical activities throughout the lifecycle of an opportunity, e.g. technical discovery, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations. Proactively seek advice if you get stuck.
• In the Structures, you, as a product expert for one or more Ansys products, will work with customers to better understand their product development requirements and how they work. You will also learn general application specific design and simulation workflows for nonlinear structural and vibration analysis. You will analyze and research how Ansys products and platforms can best meet customer requirements and internalize the Ansys value proposition.
• Support the Ansys Field and Digital Marketing team by developing promotional materials and supporting events.
• Provide product and application training and participate in the delivery of professional services for projects, which may include working with other engineers from the same or other disciplines.
• Understand the development of new product functions and features to meet customer requirements and participate in the application testing of these new product functions.
• Actively contributes to internal company knowledge sharing initiatives and embraces the culture of codifying and creating best practices within a technical discipline and across disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD in any field related to Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Civil Engineering.
• Required minimum years of professional experience in an engineering software environment: MS+6, or PhD+3
• Demonstrated use of Ansys Mechanical, LS-DYNA or other commercial/research Finite element software for structural/multi-physics applications. Knowledge of other commercial CAE, CAD, EDA, PLM software packages is a plus.
• Experience in Python or C++ programming
• Logical problem-solving, strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in writing and speaking English
• Strong organizational & time management skills possess a drive to get results
• Collaborative, responsible, self-motivated.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Projects a professional image and demonstrates business acumen, driven to succeed
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally up to 25% of working hours

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of experience in application engineering, customer support, or consulting services type customer facing roles using engineering software
• 3 years of experience in Python or C++ programming

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Ansys, part of Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.