Job Description
Requisition #: 14510 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. Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career. Summary / Role PurposeJoin the Ansys Customer Excellence team to partner with our customers to engineer what's ahead, solve their real-world engineering problems, deploy Ansys software in their design workflows, and grow Ansys' business. As a subject matter, industry and Ansys solutions expert, you will use advanced-level engineering knowledge to provide technical pre-sales support, perform professional services, and help guide Ansys product roadmap based on customer requirements. You will consult with customers on simulation-based solutions in support of their key business initiatives, lead project teams to create pervasive simulation solutions and mentor junior engineers. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead in coordinating and executing all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle such as technical discovery, negotiate technical success criteria, product presentations, demonstrations and evaluations. Work independently within multi-disciplinary teamsHelp guide complex sales engagements to successful outcomes using subject matter expertise and industry knowledgeInteract with customers to understand their key business initiatives, product design needs and engineering design workflows; analyze how to address customers' requirements using Ansys products and platform, articulate Ansys' value proposition to Executive level audiencesLead project teams to create differentiating simulation solutions using the Ansys platform and products; deploy the solutions within customers' design workflowsMentor junior engineersCollaborate with the Ansys product development teams to guide Ansys product roadmap; lead project teams testing new releases of Ansys products on industrial problems, develop application best practicesParticipate in corporate initiatives to further enhance Ansys technology, processes and people skillsSupport Ansys field and digital marketing, author conference presentationsContribute to consulting services, conduct intermediate and/or advanced training classes Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and ExperienceRequired education and degree type: BS or MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related fieldRequired minimum years of professional experience in an engineering software environment: BS+8, MS+6, or PhD+3Demonstrated use of Ansys Motor-CAD and/or Ansys Maxwell or knowledge of other relevant commercial software packages for analysis of electrical machines and/or electric powertrain systems.Demonstrated understanding of engineering practices and product development experience on electrical machines and/or electric powertrain systems, preferably within an OEM or TIER1 environment.Subject Matter Expert in electrical machines and/or electric powertrain systems, is/will be sought out for advice by other Ansys engineers.Experience with building solutions using simulation technology and deploying those solutions within customers' engineering workflows.Track record of delivering exceptional customer outcomes and revenue impactStrong leadership and mentoring skillsLogical problem-solving, strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in writing and speaking EnglishAbility to organize and manage multiple projects which are complex in nature, possesses a sense of urgencyProjects a professional image and demonstrates business acumen, driven to succeedAbility to travel up to 25% of time Preferred Qualifications and SkillsPreferred education and years of professional experience in an engineering software environment: BS, MS, or PhD+74 years of experience in application engineering, customer support, or consulting services type customer facing roles using engineering softwareAbility to interact effectively with senior business managers and C-level executivesDemonstrated experience working in a wider engineering team developing electric powertrains, understanding challenges in requirements and product development/design processes.Fluent in GermanFamiliarity with version control systems and the software development processKnowledge of Python, Linux operating system, High performance computing. 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: the commitments to our stakeholders, the behaviors of how we work together, and the actions of how we deliver results. Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement. Our Commitments: Amaze with innovative products and solutionsMake our customers incredibly successfulAct with integrityEnsure employees thrive and shareholders prosper Our Values: Adaptability: Be open, welcome what's nextCourage: Be courageous, move forward passionatelyGenerosity: Be generous, share, listen, serveAuthenticity: Be you, make us stronger Our Actions: We commit to audacious goalsWe work seamlessly as a teamWe demonstrate masteryWe deliver outstanding results INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive. 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. 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 (Belgium, China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.). For more information, please visit us at 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.