Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SimuTech Group is an engineering simulation company helping clients use simulation to develop innovative products. The Senior Staff Engineer- Structures will provide technical support, training, consulting, and pre-sales expertise involving structural simulation with ANSYS software. The role will lead complex consulting engagements, solve advanced structural engineering challenges, and advise customers across multiple industries.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to users of ANSYS Mechanical and ANSYS Mechanical APDL software through phone, email, and in-person interactions
- Troubleshoot complex structural simulation challenges and provide practical solution recommendations
- Establish best practices for simulation workflows, model development, validation, and verification
- Conduct ANSYS training classes at customer sites, online, and in SimuTech offices throughout the United States and Canada
- Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction on structural simulation concepts and software applications
- Develop advanced technical content and educational materials for customers and internal teams
- Work with customers to understand analysis requirements, objectives, and expectations
- Develop project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for consulting engagements
- Perform advanced structural simulations using ANSYS Mechanical and Mechanical APDL
- Execute all phases of analysis including model development, meshing, material definition, loading and boundary conditions, solution setup, post-processing, and reporting
- Analyze nonlinear structural behavior, contact mechanics, large deformation, fatigue, fracture, and failure mechanisms
- Develop and evaluate alternative design solutions to improve performance and reliability
- Prepare technical reports and presentations that support engineering and business decisions
- Lead complex consulting engagements and provide mentorship to junior engineers
- Partner with account managers to identify customer software and services needs
- Answer technical questions throughout the sales process
- Deliver software demonstrations, presentations, and proof-of-concept activities related to structural simulation
- Help customers understand how simulation can reduce risk, improve performance, and accelerate product development
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
- Significant experience performing structural finite element analysis (FEA)
- Demonstrated expertise with ANSYS Mechanical (Workbench) and ANSYS Mechanical APDL
- Experience working directly with customers in consulting, support, training, or technical sales environments
- Proven ability to manage and lead complex technical projects independently
- Strong theoretical foundation in structural mechanics and numerical methods
- Experience with linear and nonlinear structural analysis methods
- Expertise in nonlinear materials including plasticity, hyperelasticity, contact, large strain, and large deformation analysis
- Experience with implicit dynamics, including modal, harmonic, response spectrum, random vibration, and transient analysis
- Experience performing thermal analysis, including steady-state and transient studies
- Familiarity with explicit dynamics methodologies
- Experience with meshing tools including Workbench Meshing, HyperMesh, ICEM, Gridgen, or Mechanical APDL meshing techniques
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and serve as a technical leader
- Location: Remote in the USA or Canada
- Travel: Up to 10%
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum Experience: 8+ years preferred
Benefits
- Unmatched Health Coverage: Zero-cost in-network medical care with no premiums, deductibles, or copays for you and your family.
- Complete Dental & Vision Benefits: 100% premium coverage for dental and vision insurance.
- Wellness Programs Tailored to You: Access free workouts, personalized training sessions, nutritional counseling, mindfulness programs, stress management, and more with our corporate wellness coach.
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Limited Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development Assistance
- Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Bonus Plan
- Remote in the USA or Canada
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