Application Engineer – CFD

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary consultant on projects and conduct simulations for clients.

• Offer technical pre-sales assistance throughout the sales cycle.

• Collaborate with Rand Simulation sales teams regarding Ansys software and consulting opportunities related to simulations.

• Evaluate the technical needs, requirements, infrastructure, operations, and engineering workflows of prospects and customers.

• Ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of project outputs, product demonstrations, and support solutions.

• Clearly communicate Ansys’ value proposition, focusing mainly on fluid dynamics solutions and potentially its entire product lineup.

• Provide both basic and tailored Ansys training, mentoring, account follow-ups, and technical support.

• Assist clients in adopting Ansys technology to realize a return on investment.

• Keep abreast of Ansys platforms and enhance knowledge of Ansys tools through training and self-directed learning.

• Work in partnership with clients and sales teams as an extension of the client’s engineering team.

⛳️ Requirements

• M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on fluid dynamics, heat transfer, or numerical methods.

• Over 3 years of industrial and design experience related to fluid systems.

• More than 3 years of experience with CFD methods.

• Proven experience with Ansys Fluent and/or CFX.

• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.

• Comprehensive knowledge of numerical methods, particularly in convergence stability, discretization, and physical and numerical assumptions in modeling.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to clearly explain situations and proposed solutions to clients.

• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD software; experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, or Ansys SpaceClaim is preferred.

• Innovative mindset with an interest in cutting-edge simulation methodologies.

• Professional demeanor and strong business sense during client interactions.

• Sense of urgency, organizational, and self-management abilities.

• Commitment to personal technical excellence and high performance.

• Self-motivated individual with an engaging personality and high energy levels.

• Capability to prioritize and manage time effectively across multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek assistance.

• Registered Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, but not required.

• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer without company sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunity available from anywhere in the U.S.

• Opportunities for professional growth through Ansys training and self-directed education.

• Access to Ansys training, mentoring, account follow-up, and technical support opportunities.

• Travel requirements up to 15%.