Manager Application Engineering

Requisition #:17016

Ansys is now a part of Synopsys. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

SUMMARY
ANSYS, Inc. seeks Manager Application Engineering to work in Canonsburg, PA

RESPONSIBILITIES
* The Manager Application Engineering will manage a team of application engineers, to deliver technical application engineering support and professional services, solve customers' real-world engineering problems, deploy Ansys software in their design workflows, and grow Ansys' business.
* Manage a team of application engineers in one product area in executing all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle such as technical discovery, product presentations, demonstrations, evaluations, and deployments to drive software sales in new accounts and expand in existing accounts;
* Conduct annual performance review for team members;
* Engage with key customer stakeholders to establish the Ansys value proposition, understand their product design needs, develop and implement best simulation practices to improve customer productivity;
* Partner with sales managers to review opportunities, forecast, build pipeline, prioritize engineering resources, develop ideas and support execution of new business growth initiatives;
* Lead and participate in the development and mentoring of team members, including, but not limited to, providing the team with effective guidance to support key goals, recruiting top talent, establishing cross product / sub-region collaboration, and professional growth;
* Contribute to continuous process improvement, suggest and/or lead process improvement initiatives, and lead the effective implementation of resulting changes within the team;
* Create a collaborative and inclusive environment for the team to work with the Ansys product development teams to translate customer requirements into exciting new product features, test new releases of Ansys products on industrial problems and measure progress;
* Manage team members to contribute to Ansys consulting services and field and digital marketing; and Practice and promote One Ansys culture.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or a related field of study, and six (6) years of experience in a related position.
* Alternate Acceptable Education and Work Experience Requirement: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or a related field of study, and eight (8) years of experience in a related position.
* Work experience or academic coursework must have included:
* Three (3) years of manager-level or Senior Engineer level work experience;
* Two (2) years of experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE) solutions including digital twins, ROMs, automation, optimization;
* Two (2) years of experience with Ansys ModelCenter, Ansys optiSLang, and Ansys TwinBuilder;
* Experience with Ansys software or knowledge of other commercial CAE, CAD, EDA, or PLM software packages;
* Experience with architecting and developing complex and multidisciplinary engineering solutions.
* Domestic travel required up to 25% of time.
* Additional work location information: May permit telecommuting from within commuting distance an Ansys office.

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.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Ansys, part of Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.