Technical Account Lead - Academics

Cadfem; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking two Strategic Technical Account Managers to enhance simulation adoption within prestigious academic institutions and government labs in India. This role involves managing technical engagements, supporting research projects, and integrating engineering curriculum. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's in Engineering with 5-8 years of experience within the CAE industry, particularly with the Ansys Multiphysics suite. Opportunities for travel and collaboration with leading universities will be part of this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, PhD preferred.
• 5–8 years experience in Application Engineering or Technical Support.
• Hands-on experience with Ansys Multiphysics suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical point of contact for universities.
• Work with researchers to map Ansys solutions to projects.
• Support deployment of regional Centers of Excellence.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate simulation in curricula.
• Organize workshops to showcase Ansys value.
• Facilitate connections between research and industry.

Skills

Academic Account Management

Technical Advocacy

Research Enablement

Curriculum Integration

Client relationship management

Education

Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Ansys Multiphysics

Job description

Bangalore/Chennai/Gurugram/Pune, India | Posted on 01/31/2026

We are seeking two StrategicTechnical Account Managers (Academics) to drive simulation adoption andresearch excellence across prestigious academic institutions and governmentR&D labs in the West and South regions. Reporting to the Technical Lead –Academics, you will be the technical face of CADFEM, ensuring that universitiesand research centers effectively utilize the Ansys portfolio to advancescientific discovery and engineering education.

KeyResponsibilities

• Academic Account Management: Serve as theprimary technical point of contact for universitiesand research labs, focusingon software utilization, research success, and long-term institutionalrelationships.
• Research Enablement: Work with professors, researchers,and PhD scholars to map Ansys Multiphysics solutions (Structures, Fluids,Electronics, Optics) to their specific research projects and grantrequirements.
• CoE Implementation: Support the deployment of regionalCenters of Excellence (CoEs). Assist institutions in establishing workflows forDigital Twin, Autonomous Vehicles, and Systems Engineering.
• Curriculum Integration: Collaborate withHODs and faculty to integrate simulation-driven design into undergraduate andpostgraduate engineering curricula.
• Technical Advocacy: Organize and lead "Academic TechDays," Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and Hands-on Workshops toshowcase the value of the full Ansys stack in a research context.
• Talent Bridge: Facilitate connections between academicresearch output and industrial requirements, leveraging CADFEM’s network topromote student skill development and placement.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in Engineering (PhD preferred ora strong background in academic research).
• Experience: 5–8 years in Application Engineering,Technical Support, or Academic Liaison within the CAE/CAD industry.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experiencewith the Ansys Multiphysics suite. Ability to troubleshoot complexresearch-level simulations.
• Academic Insight: Familiarity with the regionalacademic ecosystem (e.g., IITs, NITs, and private research universities in theSouth/West) and the institutional procurement process.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently withinthe region to maintain high-touch customer engagement.