R&D Verification Engineer II - MAPDL

Requisition #: 16483

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.

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SUMMARY

The R&D Verification Engineer II joins the Mechanical Business Unit to conduct software testing of ANSYS applications such as MAPDL. This role assesses how well the product meets customer needs both in terms of functionality and usability and ensures that product requirements and quality standards are satisfied. The role works closely with other members of the product creation team and communicates with technical specialists on product issues. The R&D Verification Engineer II researches new engineering features to evaluate the functionality and performance of capabilities being added to our engineering simulation software. As part of the software testing of Mechanical APDL application, an R&D Verification Engineer II programs and maintains automated testing scripts and software tools. This person participates in requirements planning, design reviews and investigating defects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform functional, application, regression, and performance testing in manual and/or automated test environments and investigate possible causes of problems

Participate in defect management and testing metrics

Apply standard techniques and procedures and comply with the company's overall development and testing processes

Work in a variety of computing environments: Windows, Linux, Virtual, Compute Clusters, Cloud

Improve and deploy testing strategies and methodologies for the automation of tests on various computer architectures and compilers

Work closely with other members of the product creation team on testing and benchmarking ANSYS MAPDL on different computer architectures and compilers, reporting issues, providing actionable feedback, and assisting in troubleshooting and debugging.

Document test procedures, results, and recommendations in clear, concise reports and share them with necessary stakeholders

Contributing to testing (and learning where necessary) anywhere within the full software stack (Compilers, API design, parallel programming, etc.)

Coordinates with other teams to address cross-team dependencies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering with 2 years of experience, or Master's Degree

Academic background in Continuum/Structural Mechanics and Numerical Methods

Two (2) years of experience performing finite element analysis - including in academic research

Technical knowledge and experience with the usage of ANSYS APDL in an engineering environment

Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl

Must be located near Ansys HQ in Canonsburg, PA (Hybrid)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Knowledge of modern computer hardware components and processor architectures

Experience with Linux operating system and current development tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps, GIT.

Experience with either Microsoft or Amazon cloud environments.

Passion for hardware details and a keen interest in staying current on CPU, especially ARM architecture, GPU, MPI, and HPC cluster interconnects

Excellent attention to detail and ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and workstreams

Ability to work autonomously, passion for exploring new topics, and strong troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated ability to identify and improve workflow efficiency

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team

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.).

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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.

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