Requisition #: 16523 

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 / Role Purpose:

Join the Ansys Customer Excellence team to pioneer the future of engineering. As a Lead Application Engineer, partner with customers to tackle engineering challenges, seamlessly integrate Ansys software into their workflows using scripting tools, and shape the Ansys product roadmap. Design and implement automation workflows using PyAnsys to enhance Ansys customer experiences. Lead user enablement for scripting and automation solutions, integrate generative AI for efficient code generation, and oversee/mentor teams to deliver innovative simulation tools within customer workflows.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute technical activities during sales opportunities, including product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations.
• Design, develop, and deploy automation workflows for Ansys customers, particularly using PyAnsys, and utilize containerization technologies like Docker as needed.
• Lead user enablement of Ansys PyAnsys-based scripting and automation solutions and technologies both internally and externally.
• Test and help integrate the use of generative AI for PyAnsys code generation applications.
• Lead project teams to develop and integrate differentiating simulation solutions within customer design workflows.
• Interact with customers to understand their business initiatives, product design needs, and engineering design workflows; recommend appropriate Ansys solutions based on these insights.
• Collaborate with the Ansys product development teams to refine the product roadmap, test new product releases, and develop best practices.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users and junior team members around custom software solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering their growth and expertise.
• Document and detail technical guidelines for end-users and maintenance teams.
• Participate in corporate initiatives, support Ansys marketing endeavors, and author conference presentations.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields with the following respective years of experience. BS+8, MS+6, or PhD+3
• 4 years of experience in application engineering, customer support, or consulting services customer facing roles using engineering software
• Demonstrated use of Ansys software or familiarity with commercial CAE, CAD, EDA, PLM software packages, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.  
• A good understanding of GitHub/DevOps methodologies and engineering practices.
• Proven track record in delivering exceptional outcomes and integrating software solutions within customer workflows.
• Logical problem-solving, strong mentoring capabilities, and excellent communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

• Advanced education and experience as previously detailed, combined with a familiarity in application engineering and customer support roles.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more disciplines within Ansys’ scope.
• Strong multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments, a sense of urgency, and professionalism.
• Ability to travel as required.

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.