CFD Simulation Specialist

Summary

Join Rand Simulation, a leading provider of Ansys CAE solutions and engineering simulation consulting services, as a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation specialist. This remote position offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, leveraging your expertise in Ansys software packages to empower clients with impactful performance insights through simulation. You will play a key role in consulting projects, providing technical pre-sales support, analyzing customer needs, and delivering on-time and in-budget solutions. As a CFD specialist, you will be responsible for running simulations, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the successful adoption of Ansys technology by clients. This role requires a strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and numerical methods, along with proven experience using Ansys Fluent and/or CFX. You will also need excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and colleagues.

Requirements

• M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline with emphasis on fluid dynamics, heat transfer, or numerical methods
• 3 years + of industrial and design experience related to fluid systems
• 3 years + of experience in CFD methods Proven experience using Ansys Fluent and/or CFX
• A solid understanding of the complexities of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
• A solid understanding of numerical methods, especially as it pertains to convergence stability, discretization, and impact of physical and numerical assumptions in modelling
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to clearly communicate the situation and proposed solution to a customer
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD systems (SolidWorks, Inventor or Ansys SpaceClaim preferred)
• Forward-thinking personality with interest in pursuing state-of-the-art developments in simulation methodology and apply those advancements toward solving customer problems
• Projects a professional image and strong business acumen during customer interactions
• Possesses a sense of urgency along with strong organizational and self-management skills
• A passion for personal technical excellence and high performance
• A self-starter and motivator with an engaging personality and strong energy
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively across multiple activities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work diligently alone when needed, but knows when to seek help
• Willingness to travel up to 15%

Responsibilities

• Acting as lead on consulting projects with responsibility of running simulations for clients
• Provide technical pre-sales support throughout the sales process
• Interfacing with Rand Simulation sales teams on Ansys software and simulation consulting opportunities to provide technical guidance, credibility and subject matter expertise
• Analyze prospect and customer technical needs, requirements, infrastructure, operations and engineering workflows to ensure an application fit and propose recommended simulation solutions
• Ensure on-time and in-budget delivery of project deliverables, product demos, and support solutions
• Articulate Ansys’ value proposition primarily around fluid dynamic solutions but may encompass its entire suite of products
• 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
• Stay up-to-date with Ansys platforms and expanding knowledge of Ansys tools through trainings and self-guided education

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred, but not mandatory