# Staff Application Engineer (Electronics Thermal Management) **Company**: Synopsys **Location**: San Jose **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: staff **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $112,000-$168,000 **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Ticker**: SNPS **Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2303478 **Apply**: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/san-jose/staff-application-engineer-electronics-thermal-management-central-eastern-us-16194/44408/92965324576 **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_dc362216-2dd ## Description ### Job Summary We are seeking a Staff Application Engineer to join our Ansys Customer Excellence team. As a Staff Application Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle, including technical discovery, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations. ### Responsibilities - Lead and coordinate all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle, including technical discovery, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations. - Engage directly with customers to understand their product design needs and engineering workflows, providing expert guidance on leveraging Ansys simulation solutions for electronics thermal management. - Develop and deploy differentiating simulation solutions using the Ansys platform, integrating them seamlessly into customer design processes. - Serve as a subject matter expert, deepening your industry knowledge and providing guidance to both customers and internal teams. - Collaborate with product development teams to translate customer requirements into innovative product features and best practices - Test rigorously new Ansys product releases on real-world industrial problems and contribute to the creation of application best practices. - Support field and digital marketing initiatives, authoring conference presentations and technical content and thought leadership within the electronics thermal domain ### Requirements - MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (BS+5, MS+3, or PhD+0 years of experience in engineering software environments). - Strong background in fluid mechanics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermodynamics with practical application in the electronics industry. - Demonstrated proficiency with Ansys software (Fluent, Icepak, Mechanical) or similar CAE, CAD, EDA, or PLM tools. - Experience integrating simulation solutions into customer design workflows at the package, board, and system level. - Familiarity with Multiphysics simulation approaches (e.g., Electro-Thermal, Thermo-Mechanical) is highly desirable. - Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and comfort with effective interaction with senior business managers and C-level executives. - Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 25% (potentially up to 50%) as required. ### What You'll Need - Logical problem-solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in English (written and spoken). - Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency. - Business-savvy and professional, projecting confidence and credibility in all interactions. - Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and is willing to mentor others. - Professional, driven to succeed, and results-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement within a fast-paced, innovative company ### Salary 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. ### Work Environment You will join the Ansys Customer Excellence team, a diverse group of talented engineers and technical specialists dedicated to empowering customers and advancing simulation-driven innovation. The team emphasizes a collaborative culture, sharing expertise, continuously learning, and delivering exceptional service across a wide range of industries, with a special focus on electronics thermal management. ### Why Join Us - Accelerate customer adoption of Ansys engineering simulation solutions, driving business growth and customer success. - Enhance the quality and efficiency of customer design workflows, enabling breakthroughs in electronics thermal management. - Influence the evolution of Ansys products by providing critical feedback and innovative ideas based on real-world customer needs. - Serve as a trusted advisor, elevating Synopsys' reputation as a leader in simulation technology for the electronics industry. - Empower customers to solve their most complex engineering problems, fostering long-term partnerships and loyalty. - Contribute to thought leadership within the industry by sharing expertise at conferences, webinars, and training events. - Drive internal knowledge sharing, mentoring junior team members, and promoting best practices across the organization. ### How to Apply If you're a motivated and experienced engineer looking to take your career to the next level, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to our careers website. ## Skills ### Required - Ansys software - Fluid mechanics - Computational fluid dynamics - Thermodynamics - CAE, CAD, EDA, or PLM tools - Multiphysics simulation approaches - Interpersonal and communication skills