R&D Verification Engineer II

 Requisition #: 14832 

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 Purpose  

The R&D Verification Engineer II joins the Mechanical Business Unit to conduct software testing of ANSYS applications such as MAPDL. This role assesses how well the product meets customer needs both in terms of functionality and usability and ensures that product requirements and quality standards are satisfied. The role works closely with other members of the product creation team and communicates with technical specialists on product issues. The R&D Verification engineer researches new engineering features to create analytical and user scenario test cases to evaluate the functionality and performance of capabilities being added to our engineering simulation software.  As part of the software testing of Mechanical APDL application, an R&D Verification engineer programs and maintains automated testing scripts and software tools.  This person participates in requirements planning, design reviews and investigating defects.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Specify and write test cases, create, modify, and update existing tests, write and maintain test scripts   

• Perform functional, application, regression, and performance testing in manual and/or automated test environments and investigate possible causes of problems 

• Create test plans, participate in defect management and testing metrics 

• Apply standard techniques and procedures and comply with the company's overall development and testing processes​ 

• Work in a variety of computing environments: Windows, Linux, Virtual, Compute Clusters, Cloud 

• Analyze requirements and develop tests suitable for new features within the MAPDL product. Research literature for reference solutions. 

• Participate in design and code reviews and in the planning and implementation of verification initiatives 

• Improve and deploy testing strategies and methodologies for the automation of tests 

• Work closely with other members of the product creation team and communicate with technical support specialists on product issues 

• Coordinates with other teams to address cross-team dependencies 

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience 

• BS in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering with 2 years of experience, or Master's Degree 

• Academic background in Continuum/Structural Mechanics and Numerical Methods 

• Two (2) years of experience in a related position performing linear and nonlinear finite element analysis 

• Must be located near Ansys HQ in Canonsburg, PA (Hybrid)

Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

• Technical knowledge and experience with the usage of ANSYS APDL in an engineering environment 

• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, bash, or Perl 

• Experience with the usage of HPC (High-Performance Computing) clusters and job schedulers, such as Slurm 

• Passion for hardware details and a keen interest in staying current on CPU, GPU, MPI, and HPC cluster interconnects  

• Good attention to detail and ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and workstreams 

• Ability to work autonomously, passion for exploring new topics, and strong troubleshooting skills 

• Demonstrated ability to identify and improve workflow efficiency  

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team 

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

Our Actions: 

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We 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 www.ansys.com 
  

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. 

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