Rand Worldwide · 1 month ago
Consulting Engineer - FEA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expRand Worldwide is a company specializing in engineering simulation technology and consulting services. They are seeking a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation specialist to support customers, drive adoption of Ansys structural tools, and collaborate with account managers on consulting engagements.
ConsultingSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as the technical lead on customer engagements—including enablement programs, onboarding sessions, mentoring, and consulting projects—with responsibility for running simulations, reviewing designs, interpreting results, and recommending improvements based on findings and experience
Stay up to date with Ansys platforms and expand knowledge through ongoing training and self-guided learning to broaden Rand Simulation’s enablement and consulting capabilities
Collaborate closely with Rand Simulation’s sales team to provide technical guidance, credibility, and subject-matter expertise in both pre-sales and post-sales engagements
Analyze customer technical needs, infrastructure, and workflows to ensure an application fit and develop recommendations for both immediate and long-term simulation success
Articulate the value of Ansys technology and Rand Simulation’s services—including training, mentoring, and consulting—in helping customers achieve their design and productivity goals
Partner with RandSim marketing to generate blog posts, white papers, webinars, and other content related to key initiatives for your team and customers
Provide customized Ansys training and mentoring sessions that help customers improve simulation proficiency, increase productivity, and achieve early success with new tools
Occasionally assist with technical support overflow and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
Qualification
Required
M.S./B.S./B.A. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics, or similar discipline
4+ years of mechanical or structural engineering/design experience
4+ years of FEA/structural analysis experience with Ansys Mechanical
LS-DYNA experience strongly desired
Experience with Ansys Motion, nCode, ACP, or other structural toolsets is a plus
Experience using Altair, FEMAP/NX, MSC/PATRAN, Autodesk Nastran, Simulation Mechanical/Algor, COMSOL, Abaqus, Simulia, or similar codes a plus
Proven experience with multiple structural analysis methods (rigid body dynamics, transient analyses, nonlinear static/transient, modal, linear dynamics, etc.)
Experience with multiphysics, fatigue, and explicit dynamics strongly desired
Experience with MAPDL and/or Python coding strongly desired
Knowledge of underlying FEA principles such as linear algebra, partial differential equations, etc
Extensive proficiency in 3D CAD systems (Inventor and/or SolidWorks preferred)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead customer discussions, trainings, and webinars with confidence
Logical problem-solving approach and ability to clearly communicate both technical and business value to customers
Self-starter with high motivation, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Comfort working directly with clients in both enablement and project contexts, articulating recommendations and guiding simulation strategy
Highly developed learning and thinking ability with direct client-facing experience
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Company
Rand Worldwide
Leading Providers of Technology Solution
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Zavadil
Chief Operating Officer
Jonathan Nichols
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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