Technical Account Lead - Academics

CADFEM APAC; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CADFEM APAC is seeking two Strategic Technical Account Managers (Academics) to drive simulation adoption across premier academic institutions and government R&D labs in the West and South regions of India. You will be the technical face of CADFEM, helping universities leverage the Ansys portfolio to advance science and engineering education.

Reporting to the Technical Lead - Academics, you will map research projects to Ansys Multiphysics capabilities, support Centers of Excellence, and build

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in CAE/ CAD industry roles focusing on academic liaison.
• Hands-on experience with the Ansys Multiphysics suite.
• Knowledge of regional academic ecosystem and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical contact for universities and labs.
• Map Ansys solutions to research projects and grants.
• Support deployment of regional Centers of Excellence and digital twin workflows.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate simulation into curricula.
• Organize Academic Tech Days, FDPs, and Hands-on Workshops.
• Foster industry-academia connections and student skill development.

Skills

Academic liaison

Application engineering

Technical support

CAE industry experience

Education

Master’s in Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Ansys Multiphysics

Job description

Overview

We are seeking two Strategic Technical Account Managers (Academics) to drive simulation adoption and research excellence across prestigious academic institutions and government R&D labs in the West and South regions. Reporting to the Technical Lead - Academics, you will be the technical face of CADFEM, ensuring that universities and research centers effectively utilize the Ansys portfolio to advance scientific discovery and engineering education.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Account Management: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for universities and research labs, focusing on software utilization, research success, and long-term institutional relationships.
• Research Enablement: Work with professors, researchers, and PhD scholars to map Ansys Multiphysics solutions (Structures, Fluids, Electronics, Optics) to their specific research projects and grant requirements.
• CoE Implementation: Support the deployment of regional Centers of Excellence (CoEs). Assist institutions in establishing workflows for Digital Twin, Autonomous Vehicles, and Systems Engineering.
• Curriculum Integration: Collaborate with HODs and faculty to integrate simulation-driven design into undergraduate and postgraduate engineering curricula.
• Technical Advocacy: Organize and lead "Academic Tech Days," Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and Hands-on Workshops to showcase the value of the full Ansys stack in a research context.
• Talent Bridge: Facilitate connections between academic research output and industrial requirements, leveraging CADFEM’s network to promote student skill development and placement.

Job Location: Bangalore/Chennai/Pune

Requirements

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: Master’s in Engineering (PhD preferred or a 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 experience with the Ansys Multiphysics suite. Ability to troubleshoot complex research-level simulations.
• Academic Insight: Familiarity with the regional academic ecosystem (e.g., IITs, NITs, and private research universities in the South/West) and the institutional procurement process.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently within the region to maintain high-touch customer engagement.