FEA Engineer (Rochester, NY or Toronto, Canada)

Job Description

At SimuTech Group, we truly believe that we are driving innovation and changing the world through the power of engineering simulation. Our growing team of energetic, tech savvy professionals work hard every day to inspire our clients to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver transformational products. If you are motivated and driven by a culture where excellent work ethic and passion are rewarded, then a career with SimuTech Group may be for you!

Looking for your next career move? Help today’s engineers build tomorrow’s products by providing solutions and guidance with the power of simulation.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience to join our world-class FEA Support and Consulting team! This position will be based out of our office in Rochester, NY or Toronto, Canada.

The right candidate will become a key member of our technical staff; working and learning in an exciting and challenging technical environment. Success of the Mechanical Engineer will be measured not only by helping to grow SimuTech’s FEA business, but also by continued development of your own technical skills by solving challenging problems in a wide variety of industries. Each member of our staff is a FEA expert who also maintains expertise in one or more specialized fields. Many of our engineers hold advanced degrees with extensive experience in the engineering consulting business. We maintain a high level of professionalism in a friendly, cooperative, flexible environment. let

Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities:

The Mechanical Engineer will use software such as ANSYS Mechanical and Mechanical APDL to provide:

1. Technical Support - Provide Support to end users of ANSYS by phone, e-mail, or in person.

2. Pre-sales Support - Work with our account managers to determine the customer's software needs, answer customer technical questions during the sales process and provide software demos/presentations on a variety of subjects.

3. Consulting

Work with customers to determine their analysis requirements and expectations.

Develop quotes/proposals by determining scopes, costs and schedules

Perform all aspects of analysis (Meshing, Load Cases, Solving, Post Processing, Conclusions)

Work with customers to propose alternative design ideas

Write analysis reports and other technical documents requested by the customer

4. Technical Training - Teach ANSYS classes at client sites, on-line, and in SimuTech offices across the U.S. and Canada

Desired Skills/Experience:

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

Must be permanently authorized to work in the US or Canada

Professional appearance and presentation required.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Must be able to work well in a group and independently.

Excellent English-based communication skills, technical writing and verbal skills required.

Documented industry experience with enterprise level finite element analysis tools Ansys (preferred). Abacus, Nastran, Altair, etc: ANSYS

Ability to communicate with customers on a technical pre-sales basis to help drive software and services sales

Creativity

Superb problem-solving and analytical skills

Solid theoretical background in structural mechanics and numerical methods backed up by real-world, production-level experience

Documented experience (as evidenced by industry experience and/or publications in reputable journals) in at least one of these areas:

Structural linear and non-linear static implicit analysis methods (non-linear materials including plasticity and hyper elasticity as well as contact and large strain/large deformation)

Implicit dynamics including linear (modal, harmonic, response spectrum, random vibration) and thermal analysis including both steady-state and time domain transient.

Explicit dynamics modeling experience (crash impact, metal forming simulations, etc.) using LS-Dyna, Autodyn, or Abaqus Explicit

Familiarity with grid generation and meshing techniques (Ansys CAE, Femap, Hypermesh)

Personable attitude with an ability to work well with clients and other staff

Bachelor's degree in engineering required; master's degree considered a plus

Helpful Qualifications/Non-requirements:

ANSYS programming skills, including GUI customization in J-script and Python

Explicit dynamics modeling experience (crash impact, metal forming simulations, etc.) using LS-Dyna, Autodyn, or Abaqus Explicit

Ability to use 3-D CAD to modify parts and assemblies (SpaceClaim Direct Modeler, DM, Solidworks, ProE or Siemens NX preferred)

Practical ANSYS experience manipulating and/or modeling complex 3-D assemblies

Academic background or work experience in fluid mechanics and CFD

Experience with optimization and DOE methods

LF/Maxwell experience

Concrete modeling experience a plus.

Benefits:

Medical insurance 100% paid for by employer (no employee out-of-pocket costs required for the premiums, deductibles, and copays)

Dental insurance premiums 100% paid for by employer

Vision insurance premiums 100% paid for by employer

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k Plan with employer match

Limited Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus plan

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000 (depends on education and experience)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

We have a 35+ year relationship with ANSYS and we are their largest Elite Channel Partner in North America. We provide world-class ANSYS engineering simulation software as well as support, training, consulting and physical testing services. We are headquartered in Rochester, NY with additional offices in Cleveland, Seattle, Montreal, and Toronto. We also have remote sales and engineering personnel throughout North America. SimuTech Group employs over 140 people with nearly half being engineers; most holding Master's or PhD degrees.

SimuTech Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.