R&D Verification Engineer II - MAPDL

Company: ANSYS, Inc.
Location: Hendersonville
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

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. SUMMARY 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 II researches new engineering features 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 II programs and maintains automated testing scripts and software tools. This person participates in requirements planning, design reviews and investigating defects. RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform functional, application, regression, and performance testing in manual and/or automated test environments and investigate possible causes of problems • Participate in defect management and testing metrics • Apply standard techniques and procedures and comply with the companys overall development and testing processes • Work in a variety of computing environments: Windows, Linux, Virtual, Compute Clusters, Cloud • Improve and deploy testing strategies and methodologies for the automation of tests on various computer architectures and compilers • Work closely with other members of the product creation team on testing and benchmarking ANSYS MAPDL on different computer architectures and compilers, reporting issues, providing actionable feedback, and assisting in troubleshooting and debugging. • Document test procedures, results, and recommendations in clear, concise reports and share them with necessary stakeholders • Contributing to testing (and learning where necessary) anywhere within the full software stack (Compilers, API design, parallel programming, etc.) • Coordinates with other teams to address cross-team dependencies MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • BS in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering with 2 years of experience, or Masters Degree • Academic background in Continuum/Structural Mechanics and Numerical Methods • Two (2) years of experience performing finite element analysis - including in academic research • 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 • Must be located near Ansys HQ in Canonsburg, PA (Hybrid) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline • Knowledge of modern computer hardware components and processor architectures • Experience with Linux operating system and current development tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps, GIT. • Experience with either Microsoft or Amazon cloud environments. • Passion for hardware details and a keen interest in staying current on CPU, especially ARM architecture, GPU, MPI, and HPC cluster interconnects • Excellent 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: 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

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