Application Engineer - FEA - Bangalore
Role Summary
We are looking for a motivated Application Engineer – Post Sales to support customers in applying ANSYS Mechanical for real-world engineering problems. The role involves technical support, problem setup, validation, training assistance, and workflow automation, working closely with sales, presales, and customer engineering teams.
This position is ideal for fresh graduates or engineers with up to 1 year of experience who want hands-on exposure to industrial FEA applications.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support & Implementation
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Provide post-sales technical support to customers using ANSYS Mechanical
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Assist customers in:
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Geometry cleanup and idealization
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Meshing strategies
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Material modelling
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Load and boundary condition application
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Solver selection and convergence troubleshooting
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Support static structural, modal, harmonic, and basic nonlinear analyses
Customer Engagement
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Understand customer problem statements and convert them into simulation workflows
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Validate results and explain engineering relevance of outputs (stress, deformation, life, etc.)
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Support customers during POC, pilot projects, and initial deployment
Automation & Scripting
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Use ANSYS APDL for:
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Parametric modelling
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Load automation
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Result extraction
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Use Python for:
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Pre/post-processing automation
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Data extraction and reporting
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Workflow efficiency improvements
Documentation & Training
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Prepare technical notes, solution documents, and best-practice guidelines
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Assist in customer training sessions, workshops, and internal knowledge sharing
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Create repeatable application templates for common industry use cases
Internal Collaboration
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Work closely with:
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Sales & Presales teams for technical clarifications
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Senior Application Engineers for complex cases
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Provide structured feedback from customer use cases to improve solution offerings
Required Skills & Qualifications
Educational Qualification
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B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech in:
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Mechanical Engineering
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Aerospace Engineering
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Automotive or related discipline
Technical Skills (Mandatory)
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Strong fundamentals of:
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Engineering mechanics
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Strength of materials
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Basic finite element theory
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Hands-on experience with:
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ANSYS Mechanical (Workbench)
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APDL (basic to intermediate level)
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Understanding of:
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Linear static analysis
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Modal analysis
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Contact and mesh controls
Programming & Tools
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Basic proficiency in Python (loops, functions, file handling)
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Ability to read and modify APDL scripts
Good to Have
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Exposure to:
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Nonlinear analysis
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Fatigue or thermal-structural coupling
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Internship or academic project using ANSYS
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Good technical communication and presentation skills
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Customer-facing mindset
Experience Level
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Freshers or up to 1 year of relevant experience
What You Will Gain
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Hands-on exposure to real industrial simulation problems
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Opportunity to work with multiple industries and customers
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Strong foundation in ANSYS-based simulation workflows
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Clear growth path towards Senior Application Engineer / Technical Specialist
