Requisition #:13696

　　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.

　　Take a leap of certainty ... with Ansys.

　　SUMMARYANSYS, Inc. seeks Principal Application Engineer to work in Ann Arbor, MI

　　RESPONSIBILITIES* Partner with our customers to engineer what's ahead, solve real-world engineering problems, deploy Ansys software and solutions in design workflows, and grow Ansys' business.* Use advanced-level engineering knowledge to provide technical pre-sales support, perform professional services, and help guide Ansys product roadmap based on customer requirements.* Consult with customers on simulation-based solutions in support of their key business initiatives, architect pervasive simulation solutions, lead project teams, and mentor junior engineers.* Lead 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 teams.* Be a recognized industry / technology expert within and outside of Ansys.* Help guide complex sales engagements to eksuccessful outcomes using subject matter expertise and industry knowledge.* Establish as a trusted advisor to multiple customers; 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 audiences.* Architect differentiating simulation solutions using the Ansys platform and products.* lead project teams to develop and deploy the solutions within customers' design workflows.* Collaborate with the Ansys product development teams to guide Ansys product roadmap.* Mentor junior engineers and lead project teams testing new releases of Ansys products on industrial problems, develop application best practices.* Participate in corporate initiatives to further enhance Ansys technology, processes and people skills.* Support Ansys field and digital marketing, author conference presentations, drive academic/industrial partnerships. Contribute to consulting services, conduct advanced training classes.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*  Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study, and Ten (10) years of experience in an engineering software role.* Alternate Acceptable Education and Work Experience Requirement: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study, and twelve (12)* Work experience or academic coursework must have included:* Knowledge of relevant Ansys software or other commercial CAE, CAD, and PLM software packages;* Knowledge of engineering practices and product development;* Experience building and deploying solutions using simulation technology;* Experience managing multiple complex projects.* Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of time* Additional work location information: Telecommuting permitted. Must be able to travel to customer sites in the Detroit, Michigan metropolitan area.

　　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 in the