Sr. Technical Support Specialist- Autodesk Moldflow

Autodesk; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a Senior Technical Support Specialist with strong experience in plastic injection molding and Moldflow to help customers solve engineering challenges using our simulation tools. You will diagnose issues, interpret results, and contribute to AI-assisted troubleshooting and connected workflows across Moldflow, Fusion, and related technologies.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, clear communication, and customer ownership, with opportunities to advance knowledge bases and

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience with plastic injection-molding simulation, preferably Moldflow or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of injection molding, polymer behavior, processing conditions, and manufacturing fundamentals.
• Experience preparing, running, troubleshooting, and interpreting engineering simulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer focus and ownership of technical problems through resolution.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-changing technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for Autodesk Moldflow customers.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving geometry, meshing, materials, process settings, solver behavior, and simulation results.
• Help customers distinguish between software issues, modeling assumptions, and real-world molding or manufacturing challenges.
• Research, reproduce, and document product issues and collaborate with Product Development and Engineering teams as needed.
• Create clear technical articles, troubleshooting guidance, and reusable knowledge for customers and internal teams.
• Use AI-assisted tools to improve troubleshooting, research, and knowledge creation while validating technical accuracy with sound engineering judgment.
• Develop expertise in connected Autodesk workflows, including Moldflow, Fusion, and related design and manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Injection molding simulation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Fast learner

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Eng / Mechanical Eng

Tools

Autodesk Moldflow Insight

Python

APIs

Automation tools

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

26WD101523

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Technical Support Specialist with strong experience in plastic injection molding and simulation to help customers solve complex engineering challenges using Autodesk Moldflow.

In this role, you will combine technical expertise, problem-solving, and strong communication skills to troubleshoot simulation and manufacturing issues, interpret results, and help customers get the most value from Autodesk products. You will also contribute to the future of technical support by using emerging AI, automation, and connected Autodesk workflows across Moldflow, Fusion, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for Autodesk Moldflow customers.

• Diagnose and resolve issues involving geometry, meshing, materials, process settings, solver behavior, and simulation results.

• Help customers distinguish between software issues, modeling assumptions, and real-world molding or manufacturing challenges.

• Research, reproduce, and document product issues and collaborate with Product Development and Engineering teams as needed.

• Create clear technical articles, troubleshooting guidance, and reusable knowledge for customers and internal teams.

• Use AI-assisted tools to improve troubleshooting, research, and knowledge creation while validating technical accuracy with sound engineering judgment.

• Develop expertise in connected Autodesk workflows, including Moldflow, Fusion, and related design and manufacturing technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience with plastic injection-molding simulation, preferably Autodesk Moldflow, or equivalent injection-molding industry experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong understanding of injection molding, polymer behavior, processing conditions, and manufacturing fundamentals.

• Experience preparing, running, troubleshooting, and interpreting engineering simulations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated customer focus and ownership of technical problems through resolution.

• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-changing technical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Autodesk Moldflow Insight

• Practical experience in injection molding, mold design, tooling, process engineering, or plastics manufacturing.

• Familiarity with Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, or other CAD/CAE platforms.

• Experience with CFD, FEA, thermal, or multiphysics simulation.

• Experience with Python, scripting, APIs, automation, or engineering productivity tools.

• Experience using AI-assisted tools for engineering, technical research, troubleshooting, or workflow automation.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a technically curious problem solver who enjoys helping others succeed. You can explain complex engineering concepts clearly, take ownership of difficult customer issues, and use data and engineering fundamentals to reach sound conclusions.

You are also excited about how AI, automation, and connected design-to-manufacturing workflows can improve engineering productivity and customer support, while understanding the importance of validating AI-generated recommendations with engineering judgment.

Success in this role means not only resolving individual customer issues, but also turning what you learn into better knowledge, workflows, tools, and support experiences for the broader Autodesk community.

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $60,100 and $107,690. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Belonging

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In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.