Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rand Simulation, a Rand Worldwide company and Ansys channel partner, provides engineering simulation consulting and Ansys CAE solutions. The CFD Consulting Engineer will lead client simulation projects, provide technical pre-sales support, analyze customer needs, deliver Ansys training and support, and help clients apply fluid dynamics solutions to make informed design decisions.
Responsibilities
- Acting as lead on consulting projects with responsibility of running simulations for clients
- Provide technical pre-sales support throughout the sales process
- Interfacing with Rand Simulation sales teams on Ansys software and simulation consulting opportunities to provide technical guidance, credibility and subject matter expertise
- Analyze prospect and customer technical needs, requirements, infrastructure, operations and engineering workflows to ensure an application fit and propose recommended simulation solutions
- Ensure on-time and in-budget delivery of project deliverables, product demos, and support solutions
- Articulate Ansys’ value proposition primarily around fluid dynamic solutions but may encompass its entire suite of products
- 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
- Stay up-to-date with Ansys platforms and expanding knowledge of Ansys tools through trainings and self-guided education
Skills
- M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline with emphasis on fluid dynamics, heat transfer, or numerical methods
- 3 years + of industrial and design experience related to fluid systems
- 3 years + of experience in CFD methods
- Proven experience using Ansys Fluent and/or CFX
- A solid understanding of the complexities of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
- A solid understanding of numerical methods, especially as it pertains to convergence stability, discretization, and impact of physical and numerical assumptions in modelling
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to clearly communicate the situation and proposed solution to a customer
- Forward-thinking personality with interest in pursuing state-of-the-art developments in simulation methodology and apply those advancements toward solving customer problems
- Projects a professional image and strong business acumen during customer interactions
- Possesses a sense of urgency along with strong organizational and self-management skills
- A passion for personal technical excellence and high performance
- A self-starter and motivator with an engaging personality and strong energy
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively across multiple activities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work diligently alone when needed, but knows when to seek help
- Willingness to travel up to 15%
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S for any employer without company sponsorship
- Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD systems (SolidWorks, Inventor or Ansys SpaceClaim preferred)
- Registered Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, but not mandatory
Benefits
- Remote opportunity; can be located anywhere in the US
- ANSYS training (basic and customized), mentoring, account follow-up and technical support
- Trainings and self-guided education to expand knowledge of ANSYS tools
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