Summary / Role Purpose: The R&D Verification Engineer II joins the Meshing Development Unit (MDU) to conduct software testing of Ansys applications such as Ansys Meshing in Workbench, Fluent-Meshing, PyPrimeMesh and test meshing capabilities for python ecosystem. This role assesses how well the product meets customer needs both in terms of functionality and usability and ensures that product requirements and quality standards are satisfied. The R&D Verification Engineer will work closely with other members of the product creation team and communicate with technical specialists on product issues. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Performs software product testing and investigates possible causes of problems according to the companys overall development and testing processes. Helps to analyze requirements and develops tests suitable for new features within the appropriate environment. Specifies and writes test plans. Creates, updates, and modifies existing tests, as necessary. Performs functional, application, regression, and performance tests in a manual and/or automated test environment. Detects and writes software defect reports and enhancement requests. Understands and reproduces product defects and works with developers to determine the best resolution. Assists in the planning and implementation of testing initiatives. Works in various computing environments: Windows, Linux, VM s, Compute Clusters, Cloud Maintains customer trust by testing products that represent the voice of the customer Performs other duties as assigned to improve the overall quality of Ansys products Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience: Master s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering or bachelors with 2 years related experience. Experience with implicit and explicit finite element analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis Strong knowledge of programming and scripting languages: Python Experience with software development processes Experience with Windows, and Linux operating systems Preferred Qualifications and Skills: Master s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering Familiarity with meshing and solver products such as Workbench Meshing, Fluent-Meshing, PyPrimeMesh, Fluent, CFX, Ansys Mechanical, Ansys LS-Dyna, etc. is desirable A thorough and careful approach to work; close attention to detail and quality Ability to establish good working relationships with development, testing, software quality assurance and support staff Genuine passion for testing and quality assurance General skills in planning and problem solving Excellent written and oral communication skills Thrives in a fast paced, diverse, distributed, and dynamic team Familiarity with computer-aided software engineering tools and the associated engineering principles At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement Our Commitments: Amaze with innovative products and solutions Make our customers incredibly successful Act with integrity Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper Our Values: Adaptability: Be open, welcome what s next Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger Our Actions: We commit to audacious goals We work seamlessly as a team We demonstrate mastery We deliver outstanding results VALUES IN ACTION Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive. Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers. We re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base. WELCOME WHAT S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here . At Ansys, it s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It s about the what s next as much as the mission accomplished. And it s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics. CREATING A PLACE WE RE PROUD TO BE Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. 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