R&D Engineer II (Reliability Engineering - US Remote)

 Requisition #: 14609 

 

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 successful candidate will join a dynamic team responsible for research, design, and development of state-of-the-art software for electronics reliability analysis. The R&D Engineer II contributes to the development of Ansys Sherlock and supporting systems. In this role, the R&D Engineer II will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to understand and document customer requirements and accomplish development objectives.   

 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply engineering expertise and knowledge of finite element analysis and simulation techniques to develop and validate physics-based failure models.
• Lead and complete experiments necessary for new model development, validation, and documentation.
• Lead working groups to define and document user-facing requirements for new functionality, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues.
• Develop technical expertise in one or more simulation areas related to electronics reliability
• Submit suggestions for product improvement. File defect reports and verify fixes adhering to defect reporting processes.
• Participate in field testing of new releases to ensure that new features and workflows will address customer requirements
• On an as-needed basis, support Sales and Marketing by conducting demonstrations, webinars, online training, and other meetings.
• Performs moderately complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products.
• Research problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions.
• Provide highest level technical support to internal users and Channel Partners.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required education and degree type: BS in Mechanical/Reliability Engineering or related field with 2 years’ experience or MS
• Working experience in an engineering software environment

• Demonstrated expertise in Electronics Reliability Analysis, i.e. PCBA Solder Fatigue
• Established research in an academic or professional setting, high aptitude for mathematics and solid experience in finite element analysis (FEA).

• Proven use of relevant Ansys software or knowledge of other commercial CAE, CAD, EDA, PLM software packages

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred education and years of professional experience in a mechanical engineering software environment: MS+3, PhD+0
• Demonstrated expertise in Ansys Sherlock
• Demonstrated experience leading small technical teams to achieve stated goals.
• Expertise in Reliability Engineering, i.e. investigating PCBA failures through physical testing, determining potential design changes through simulation and modeling, etc.
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team
• Strong organizational and time management skills, possesses a sense of urgency
• Logical problem-solving, strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in writing and speaking English
• Projects a professional image and demonstrates business acumen, driven to succeed

 

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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 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