Research and Development Engineer II

ANSYS, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering software company in the United Kingdom is seeking an R&D Engineer II to assist in developing materials data products. The successful candidate will work on complex engineering problems, utilizing simulation techniques and data analysis tools. A strong educational background in material science or engineering is necessary, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within a distributed team environment. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in material science, engineering, or related physical science.
• Experience in solving complex engineering/material problems.
• Experience with simulation methods in solid mechanics and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Develop materials data products and systems.
• Perform research and data manipulation.
• Conduct bug verification and database builds.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Data visualization

Education

BS, MSc or PhD in material science or engineering

Tools

Python

C#

Excel VBA macros

Job description

The R&D Engineer II contributes to the development of materials data products and supporting systems. In this role, the R&D Engineer II will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to understand customer requirements and accomplish development objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands materials and materials simulation and performs moderately complex development activities to develop data products for materials selection, simulation and to support teaching.
• Project work will vary, but typically involves independent research and data manipulation and analysis.
• Understands and employs best practices.
• Performs moderately complex bug verification, database builds and support for assigned products.
• Works under the general supervision of a manager.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• BS, MSc or PhD in material science, an engineering discipline, or a related physical science subject.
• Working experience with solving complex technical engineering/materials problems using recognised methods covering data collection, analysis and technical reporting.
• Working experience with solving engineering problems, via simulation, preferably using Finite Elements in areas such as solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electromagnetics and biomechanics.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Technical knowledge and experience with scientific data, backed up with some form of experience with data analysis, visualisation, and preferably a knowledge of relational databases.
• Experience of writing code to automate data analysis/manipulation processes (e.g. Python, C#, Excel VBA macros…).
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team.