R&D Verification Engineer II (Structural)

Ansys; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated R&D Verification Engineer II to join their team. This role involves conducting software testing to ensure that products meet customer needs in functionality and usability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering and programming, with a keen interest in testing and quality assurance. You will collaborate with a talented team to develop automated tests and enhance product quality. Join this forward-thinking company where your contributions will drive human advancement through cutting-edge technology and simulation solutions.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in software testing or a related field.
• Strong understanding of FEA principles and applications.

Responsibilities

• Specify and write test cases for software applications.
• Conduct functional and performance testing in various environments.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

Software Testing

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Cloud Environments

Windows

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Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement

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.

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.

Summary / Role Purpose

The R&D Verification Engineer II joins the Design Business Unit (DBU) to conduct software testing of Ansys applications such as Discovery. 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.

Role requires an individual with an interest in exploring, investigating and critical thinking.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Specify and write test cases, create, modify and update existing tests, write and maintain test scripts
• Apply understanding of FEA to perform functional, application, regression and performance testing in manual and/or automated test environments and investigate possible causes of problems
• Create test plans, participate in defect management and testing metrics
• Apply standard techniques and procedures and comply with the company's overall development, testing and quality processes
• Work in a variety of computing environments: Windows, VM’s, Cloud
• Work closely with other members of the product creation team to analyze requirements, execute interactive testing and develop automated tests suitable for new features
• Help to assess how well the product will meet customer needs both in terms of functionality and usability
• Participate in design and code reviews
  
  

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements And Experience

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (preferably with a strong understanding of FEA), or related field with 2 years of experience, or MS with no experience
• Programming experience in Python, C#, C++ or Visual Studio
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Technical knowledge and experience with Ansys products
• Experience with CAE tools in industrial or academic projects, and familiarity with the associated engineering principles
• Experience in a large-scale commercial software testing and verification environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team
• A thorough and careful approach to work with close attention to detail and quality
• Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
  
  

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
  
  

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base.

Welcome What’s Next In Your Career At Ansys

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here .

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE

Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).

For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

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.

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• Seniority level

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Employment type

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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  Software Development

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