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Synopsys

Application Engineering, Engineer

Synopsys
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remote senior full-time Rwanda

First indexed 26 Jun 2026

Description

You are a passionate engineering professional with a deep understanding of structural mechanics and simulation-driven product development. With a strong academic background in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, you have honed your expertise through years of hands-on experience in the engineering software industry.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate all technical activities throughout the sales cycle, including discovery, technical negotiations, product demonstrations, and evaluations.
  • Engage directly with customers to understand their product development requirements and provide expert guidance on utilizing Ansys solutions to achieve superior performance metrics.
  • Develop and deliver professional services, including training sessions and hands-on workshops, to enhance customer productivity and adoption of simulation methodologies.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to translate customer needs into new features and participate in testing and validation of new software releases.
  • Support marketing initiatives by creating promotional materials, authoring conference presentations, and participating in industry events.
  • Contribute to the development of application best practices and lead the implementation of Ansys solutions into customer design workflows.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical mentorship to colleagues and customers, and staying current with advancements in structural mechanics and simulation technology.

The Impact You Will Have

  • Accelerate customer innovation by integrating advanced simulation solutions into their engineering workflows.
  • Drive customer satisfaction and loyalty through expert technical guidance and responsive support.
  • Influence the evolution of Ansys products by channelling customer feedback into actionable development initiatives.
  • Expand Synopsys’ footprint in the Structural Design across several industries, including Automotive, Aerospace/Defence and Energy through successful project delivery and thought leadership.
  • Enhance the technical capabilities of customer teams, empowering them to achieve breakthrough results in product design and optimization.
  • Strengthen Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted partner in engineering simulation and digital transformation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years (BS), 3 years (MS), or relevant (PhD) professional experience in an engineering software environment.
  • In-depth experience with Ansys Mechanical and Discovery Simulation or equivalent CAE, CAD, EDA, or PLM software packages.
  • Proven expertise in Mechanical Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and
  • Proven expertise in Pre-processing procedure, with particular focus on Geometry handling for FEA.
  • Fluency in English and German, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience (2+ years) in the Design of products and Analysis of performance as a simulation engineer
  • Ability to travel up to 25% (and potentially up to 50%) of the time

Who You Are

  • Logical problem-solver with strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communicator, comfortable presenting to both technical and business audiences, including C-level executives.
  • Professional, driven, and business-savvy, with a proactive and customer-focused mindset.
  • Adaptable team player who thrives in multidisciplinary, multicultural environments.
  • Self-starter with a sense of urgency and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.

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