R&D Engineer II

 Requisition #: 16739 

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

The R&D Engineer II will be a key contributor to the design, development, and maintenance of our cutting-edge software products focused on simulating the behavior of engineering materials. This role involves developing and calibrating advanced material models across multiple length scales. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in computational mechanics, software development, and material modeling, with experience in areas such as damage modeling, multiscale techniques, material model calibration, and machine learning algorithms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment of material modeling and simulation software.
• Develop and implement methodologies and software tools for the calibration of material models and material systems.
• Explore and implement machine learning algorithms and techniques for material model development, calibration, and prediction.
• Conduct thorough software testing, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure the reliability, performance, and accuracy of the software.
• Research, write, and maintain clear and concise technical documentation.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in material modeling, computational mechanics, software development, and machine learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, with at least 2 years of experience in software development for engineering applications, with a focus on material constitutive and damage modeling, multiscale modeling, and machine learning, or Master's Degree
• Strong foundation in computational mechanics and numerical methods (e.g., Finite Element Method).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and ideally experience with Fortran.
• Experience with software development methodologies, version control systems (e.g., Git), and software testing frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing material models and familiarity with material model calibration techniques and optimization algorithms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with commercial finite element analysis software.
• Hands-on experience with developing and applying multiscale modeling techniques.
• Strong understanding of material failure mechanisms and damage modeling approaches.
• Experience in applying machine learning techniques to applied mechanics problems.
• Familiarity with cloud-based software development and deployment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to understand and address user needs.

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: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. 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

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.  

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.  

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base. 

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. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here.

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 (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.