Rand Worldwide · 1 week ago
FEA Consulting Engineer
Rand Worldwide is a leading consulting firm that specializes in engineering simulation technology. The FEA Consulting Engineer will leverage advanced engineering principles to lead consulting projects, support account managers, and assist clients in solving complex engineering problems using ANSYS software products.
Responsibilities
Primary role of the consulting engineer is to act as lead on specific consulting projects with responsibility of running simulations for clients, leading design review meetings, interpreting results and suggesting recommended design modifications based on simulation findings and industry design knowledge
Staying up to date with ANSYS platforms and expanding knowledge of ANSYS tools through trainings and self-guided education to enable expansion into additional consulting industries
Interfacing with Rand Simulation sales and business development teams on ANSYS simulation consulting opportunities to provide technical guidance, credibility, and subject matter expertise
Analyze prospect and customer technical needs, requirements, infrastructure, operations, and engineering workflows as it relates to services engagements to ensure an application fit and create/demonstration recommended simulation solutions
Articulate ANSYS’ value proposition primarily around the business unit solutions for consulting services
Work with RandSim marketing team to generate blog posts, white papers, webinars, and other content related to key initiatives for your team and consulting services
Occasionally provide ANSYS training (basic and customized), mentoring, account follow-up and technical support to assist clients in the adoption and ROI of their ANSYS technology investment
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
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 interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to facilitate and conduct webinars and presentations to customers
A logical problem-solving approach and ability to clearly communicate the situation and proposed solution to a customer
A self-starter and motivator with an engaging personality and strong energy
Ability to manage time effectively while balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work directly with clients and clearly articulate findings and design recommendations
Ability to work diligently alone when needed, but knows when to seek help
Highly developed learning and thinking ability with direct client-facing experience
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Preferred
LS-Dyna experience strongly desired
Ansys Motion, Adams, or similar Multibody Dynamics experience strongly desired
nCode or other specialized fatigue code experience strongly desired
Experience using Altair, FEMAP/NX, MSC/PATRAN, Autodesk Nastran, Simulation Mechanical/Algor, COMSOL, Abaqus, Simulia, or similar codes a plus
Registered Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, but not mandatory