Job Description

Summary Role / Purpose: The R&D Verification Engineer joins the MBU to conduct software testing of ANSYS applications such as Workbench Mechanical for different structural systems. This role helps to assess how well the product meets customer needs both in terms of functionality and usability and ensures that product requirements and quality standards are satisfied as per the company\'s quality procedures. The individual works closely with other members of the product creation team and communicates with technical specialists on product issues. The verification engineer will research new engineering features in order to create analytical and user scenario test cases to evaluate the functionality and performance of capabilities being added to our engineering simulation software. This person participates in requirements planning, design reviews and investigating defects. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Perform functional and regression testing in manual and/or automated test environments and verify defect fixes Write software defect reports and enhancement requests 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, VM\'s, Compute Clusters, Cloud Analyzes requirements and develops tests suitable for new features within the appropriate environment Participates in design and code reviews Tests products at all levels: Workflow, Unit, Application, Performance Investigates possible causes of problems Writes and maintains test scripts May write code for software testing tools Creates metrics and monitoring systems that are used for early detection of defects Works closely with other members of the product creation team and communicates with technical support specialists on product issues Coordinates with other teams to address cross-team dependencies Minimum Education / Certification Requirements and Experience: Required Education and Degree Type: Master\'s Degree in Mechanical or Civil or Structural engineering Required Minimum Years of Professional Experience: 1 to 3 years Strong knowledge of structural and computational mechanics Experience and/or academic exposure with FEA and CAE tools with knowledge of FE methods Proficient in one or more programming or scripting languages: Python, C++, C#, Jscript A thorough and careful approach to work close attention to details and quality strong organizational skills Ability to establish good working relationships with Development, Testing, and Support staff Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language Able to troubleshoot by simplifying complex systems, debugging, and finding root causes Preferred Qualifications and Skills: Experience with ANSYS structural mechanics products would be a clear advantage Basic understanding of software testing and verification processes Good communication and interpretation skills Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team Additional knowledge of numerical methods is desired Strong programming skill is highly desirable Experience with both LINUX and Windows platforms preferred Competent in the use of general office software applications such as mail tools, document editors, spreadsheets and databases CULTURE AND VALUES Culture and values are incredibly important to Ansys. They inform us of who we are, of how we act. Values aren\'t posters hanging on a wall or about trite or glib slogans. They aren\'t about rules and regulations. They can\'t just be handed down the organization. They are shared beliefs - guideposts that we all follow when we\'re facing a challenge or a decision. Our values tell us how we live our lives how we approach our jobs. Our values are crucial for fostering a culture of winning for our company: Customer focus Results and Accountability Innovation Transparency and Integrity Mastery Inclusiveness Sense of urgency Collaboration and Teamwork WORKING AT ANSYS At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary of leaders, collectively aiming to change the world with innovative technology and remarkable solutions. With the prestigious reputation in servicing 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. Because 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\'. It\'s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can and will impact real people in real ways, forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy and ethics. At Ansys, you will find yourself among those eager to drive the world towards the next best thing with hands planted firmly on the wheel. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology so our customers can turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at lower cost. As a measure of our success in attaining these goals, Ansys has been recognized as one of the world\'s most innovative companies by prestigious publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek and FORTUNE magazines. Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a component of the NASDAQ-100. 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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