Lead Application Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; Mölndals kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days holiday per year

Private Medical and Dental plans

Income Protection and Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a Lead Application Engineer in Mölndal, Sweden. This role focuses on providing expert Technical Consulting with a robust background in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE). You will work directly with clients to apply CAE methods, delivering high-value analysis and simulation services.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in CAE, strong knowledge of driveline systems, and expertise in commercial tools like Romax and Adams. Benefits include competitive salary, 30 days holiday, and comprehensive medical plans.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in CAE in an industrial or consulting environment.
• Solid understanding of driveline components and systems.
• Hands-on experience with commercial CAE tools.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Cadence Romax solutions through customer presentations.
• Provide expert post-sales technical support for implementation.
• Plan and deliver seminars to promote best practices.

Skills

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

Driveline components knowledge

Simulation and modelling techniques

Customer-oriented mindset

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Romax

Adams

MSC Nastran

Actran

Job description

Lead Application Engineer

Location: Mölndal, Sweden

Reports to: Customer Service Engineering Director

Job Overview

Cadence is seeking an experienced onsite Technical Consultant with a strong background in Computer‑Aided Engineering (CAE), particularly within driveline and transmission analysis. This customer‑facing role involves working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high‑value simulation, analysis, and engineering expertise. The successful candidate will support customers directly onsite, helping them apply advanced CAE methods to solve complex engineering challenges, improve product performance, and drive successful project outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with the sales team to clearly demonstrate the value of Cadence Romax solutions through compelling pre‑sales technical support, customer presentations, and solution demonstrations.
• Provide expert post‑sales technical support to ensure successful implementation, effective adoption, and long‑term customer success.
• Deliver high‑quality consulting services on Romax, and where relevant Adams, projects for leading customers across a range of industries.
• Plan and deliver seminars, workshops, and training sessions that strengthen customer enablement, promote best practices, and support knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide structured customer and market feedback that helps guide product development and future enhancements.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong practical experience in Computer‑Aided Engineering (CAE), gained in an industrial, consulting, or applied engineering environment.
• Solid understanding of driveline components and systems, including gears, bearings, transmissions, electric motors, and related rotating machinery.
• Good understanding of structural dynamics, with the ability to apply simulation and modelling techniques to real‑world engineering challenges.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more commercial CAE tools, such as Romax, Adams, MSC Nastran, or Actran.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Customer‑oriented mindset, combined with strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Willingness to work onsite with customers as required.

Education & Professional Background

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or a closely related engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Typically, several years of relevant experience working with MBS, FEA and simulation technologies in an industrial, consulting, or customer‑facing role.

Desirable / Nice‑to‑Have Experience

• Experience in noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) analysis.
• Experience with electric drivelines and electrified powertrain systems.
• Exposure to multibody dynamics analysis (Adams).
• Exposure to non‑linear finite element analysis.
• Experience delivering technical training, workshops, seminars, or customer enablement sessions.
• Proficiency in Swedish.
• Curiosity and motivation to continuously learn new engineering methods, simulation technologies, and industry trends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 days holiday per year
• Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and gym subsidy
• 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work © & Fortune 100 organization

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, basis of disability, or any other protected class.