Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rand Simulation, a provider of engineering simulation consulting services and an Ansys channel partner, is seeking an Application Engineer - FEA. The role leads client consulting projects, runs and interprets FEA simulations, recommends design modifications, supports sales and business development, and helps customers solve complex engineering problems using Ansys software.
Responsibilities
- Primary role of the consulting engineer is to act as lead on specific consulting projects with responsibility of running simulations for clients, leading design review meetings, interpreting results and suggesting recommended design modifications based on simulation findings and industry design knowledge
- Staying up to date with ANSYS platforms and expanding knowledge of ANSYS tools through trainings and self-guided education to enable expansion into additional consulting industries
- Interfacing with Rand Simulation sales and business development teams on ANSYS simulation consulting opportunities to provide technical guidance, credibility, and subject matter expertise
- Analyze prospect and customer technical needs, requirements, infrastructure, operations, and engineering workflows as it relates to services engagements to ensure an application fit and create/demonstration recommended simulation solutions
- Articulate ANSYS’ value proposition primarily around the business unit solutions for consulting services
- Work with RandSim marketing team to generate blog posts, white papers, webinars, and other content related to key initiatives for your team and consulting services
- Occasionally provide ANSYS training (basic and customized), mentoring, account follow-up and technical support to assist clients in the adoption and ROI of their ANSYS technology investment
Skills
- M.S./B.S./B.A. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics, or similar discipline
- 4 years + of mechanical or structural engineering/design experience
- 4 years + of FEA/structural analysis experience with ANSYS Mechanical
- Knowledge of underlying FEA principles such as linear algebra, partial differential equations, etc
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to facilitate and conduct webinars and presentations to customers
- A logical problem-solving approach and ability to clearly communicate the situation and proposed solution to a customer
- A self-starter and motivator with an engaging personality and strong energy
- Ability to manage time effectively while balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work directly with clients and clearly articulate findings and design recommendations
- Ability to work diligently alone when needed, but knows when to seek help
- Highly developed learning and thinking ability with direct client-facing experience
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without company sponsorship
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- LS-Dyna experience strongly desired
- Ansys Motion , Adams, or similar Multibody Dynamics experience strongly desired
- NCode or other specialized fatigue code experience strongly desired
- Experience using Altair, FEMAP/NX, MSC/PATRAN, Autodesk Nastran, Simulation Mechanical/Algor, COMSOL, Abaqus, Simulia, or similar codes a plus
- Proven experience with multiple structural analysis methods (rigid body dynamics, transient analyses, nonlinear static/transient, modal, linear dynamics, etc.)
- Experience with multiphysics, fatigue, and explicit dynamics strongly desired
- Experience with MAPDL and/or Python coding strongly desired
- Extensive proficiency in 3D CAD systems (Inventor and/or SolidWorks preferred)
- Registered Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, but not mandatory
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Health Savings Account with Employer Matching Contribution
- Limited Purpose FSA Account
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Assistance Plan
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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