Application Engineer: Mechanical Systems & Multibody Dynamics

Gamma Technologies; Westmont (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plans

Onsite fitness center

Hybrid work policy

Westmont, IL office

Job summary

Gamma Technologies, a global leader in multi-physics system simulation, is seeking an Application Engineer: Mechanical Systems & Multibody Dynamics in Westmont, IL. You will help clients optimize GT-SUITE for mechanical systems, including MD, engines, geartrains, and electrified powertrains.

You will be trained by senior engineers, collaborate with global offices, and grow toward technical leadership in simulation-driven design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Background in Multibody Dynamics through coursework, research, internships, or industry experience.
• Exposure to CAD modeling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Strong communication skills and a desire to work directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve technical support requests submitted via email, phone, or other channels.
• Serve as a first line of defense in solving customer support requests, coordinating timely resolution.
• Map features and business benefits to customer needs based on insights from interactions.
• Contribute to the Mechanical Systems product roadmap and feature ideas.
• Assist with customer trainings to ensure satisfaction and product usage.
• Identify trends to improve support processes and user experience.
• Support evaluation projects for new customers.
• Assist internal software development and validation of models and features.
• Develop customer-tailored simulation workflows using GT-SUITE.
• Participate in specialist conferences and working groups.

Skills

Multibody Dynamics

CAD

FEA

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Creo

Abaqus

Ansys

Altair

Nastran

Job description

Gamma Technologies (GT), the global leader in multi-physics system simulation software, develops a suite of integrated solutions designed to guide and accelerate the engineering transformation of today’s products. Fusing advanced physics with AI algorithms, our platform, GT-SUITE, is used to simulate a broad range of systems from early-stage development to digital twin applications across multiple industries including transportation and mobility, marine, aerospace and defense, power and energy, data centers and HVACR.

At Gamma Technologies, our people are the driving force behind our success. We are looking for an Application Engineer: Mechanical Systems &Multibody Dynamics who shares our passion for authentic innovation, trusted partnerships, bold decisions and a relentless focus on customer success.

What You Will Do

To help our clients get the most out of our software, and to use the knowledge gained from these interactions to continuously enhance our software, we are searching for a motivated, curious, and bright application engineer to join our Mechanical Application Engineering Group.

This team assists our clients in using the GT-SUITE platform to simulate mechanical systems, including multibody dynamics, engine and powertrain mechanics, geartrains and drivelines, electric motors, pumps, and compressors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer early in their career. You will be trained and mentored by experienced members of our team, work closely with our offices around the world, and have the opportunity to grow into a technical leader in simulation-driven mechanical design.

• Evaluate and resolve technical support requests submitted via email, phone, or other channels
• Serve as a first line of defense in solving customer support requests, coordinating and prioritizing timely resolution with guidance from senior team members and with the engagement of development teams when needed
• Develop an understanding of the typical business challenges faced by customers and their common objectives, in order to map features and associated business benefits to their needs
• Serve as a customer advocate in shaping the Mechanical Systems product roadmap, enhancements, and improvements; contribute research aimed at defining new software features and functionality
• Assist with customer trainings to ensure customer satisfaction and retention as well as maximum usage of our product
• Identify trends and inefficiencies to enhance support processes and improve the user experience
• Support evaluation projects for potential new customers
• Support internal software development and the validation of new models and features
• Develop customer-tailored simulation workflows and methodologies using GT-SUITE
• Participate in specialist conferences and working groups

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (e.g., automotive or aerospace engineering)
• Background in Multibody Dynamics, gained through coursework, research, internships, or industry experience
• Exposure to solid modeling (CAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Strong communication skills and a desire to work directly with customers

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Internship, co-op, research, or industry experience in powertrain, driveline, engine, or vehicle systems (0-3 years)
• Participation in SAE student competitions (e.g., Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Formula Hybrid) or similar engineering societies and teams
• Technical knowledge in one or more of the following: gear design, electrified powertrains, vibrations, or Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH)

Experience with the following is an advantage

• 3-D MBD software (e.g., MSC Adams, Simpack)
• Solid modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo) and FEA or flexible-body tools (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, Altair, Nastran)
• Transmission and geartrain tools (e.g., Romax, Masta, KISSsoft, SABR)

What we Can Offer You

• GT offers competitive pay, vacation, sick and personal days, and a work environment that allows you to grow and prosper.
• We offer best in class health benefits for you and your dependents.
• We offer a 401k and Roth 401k retirement plans.
• We provide an onsite fitness center.
• The primary work location will be our Westmont, IL office. We’ve adopted a hybrid work policy asking employees to report to the office 3 days per work week.
• As an organization, we value collaborating and learning from our peers in person, while providing the necessary flexibility for our employees to have a meaningful work-life balance.
• The expected annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 – $103,00. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
• We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At this time, the company is not sponsoring employment-based visas for this position and is not considering candidates who require visa sponsorship or employment authorization transfers.