R&D Engineer

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. Take a leap of certainty … with Ansys.

Summary

The R&D Engineer is responsible for incorporating advanced engineering features in our Mechanical flagship product. These advanced engineering features, in the areas of fracture mechanics, linear dynamics, non-linear mesh adaptivity, contact, coupled field analysis, etc., are exposed in the Mechanical flagship product such that users can solve most challenging real life engineering problems in an integrated, intuitive and simplistic environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, design and implement features in a state-of-the-art Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software application based on the Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Develop, maintain and improve object-oriented data structures, algorithms and modules in large and complex software systems.
• Enhance and extend the User Interface for set-up and execution of engineering simulations.
• Engages a network of expert professionals to collaborate and accomplish development objectives.
• Investigate defects in production code.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Science or related engineering field
• Design and implementation of object-oriented application features using programming languages such as C++ or C#
• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python or equivalent
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to collaborate in an open, multi-disciplinary, intense team environment and the passion to create high quality software
• Experience in using Microsoft Visual Studio and Software Configuration management tools (SVN, GIT)
• Coursework in the area of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Knowledge of agile development methodologies

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 in the knowledge that every day is an opportunity to observe, teach, inspire, and be inspired. Together as One Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.