Application Engineer - FEA

About the role

Company Description: The team members of Rand Simulation have a steeped history in helping organizations bring their product vision to reality through incorporating engineering simulation technology into the product development process. Rand Simulation operates as an Elite North American channel partner for Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) to further strengthen its collaborative consulting services while striving for the strongest customer value-add. In the first four years of operation, Rand Simulation has already been awarded the coveted title of Ansys Americas Channel Partner of the Year twice in the past 4 years, Ansys Elite channel partner, and is the fastest growing partner in North America.

Position: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation specialist with knowledge of ANSYS structural software packages. This is a remote position.

Role overview: The Rand Simulation business model leverages a collaborative approach, combining the analysis expertise of our simulation consultants with the design expertise of our clients. Our goal as the simulation experts is to serve as an extension of our client's team to empower impactful performance insight through simulation to drive informed design decisions. You will be responsible for leveraging advanced-level engineering principles so not only execute on consulting projects, but also to assist Rand Simulation's account managers with scoping and leading customers to solutions. You will be responsible for leveraging advanced-level engineering knowledge and relationships to support Rand SIM’s account managers with significant impact on revenue goals, as well as for helping customers to solve complex engineering problems using ANSYS software products.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Stay 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.
• Interface 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/demonstrate 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.

Requirements

• M.S./B.S./B.A. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics, or similar discipline
• 4+ years of mechanical or structural engineering/design experience