Mechanical Testing Engineer

The position is for a Mechanical Testing Engineer who will test the ANSYS Mechanical Application and ANSYS Workbench product.

The objective of this job is to test software to ensure product requirements and quality standards are satisfied and to help assess how well the product will meet customer needs both in terms of functionality and usability.

Accountabilities:
Perform software product testing according to the company’s overall development and testing processes.
Comply with the company’s quality procedures.
Assist in the planning and implementation of testing initiatives.
Help to analyze requirements and develop tests suitable for new features within the appropriate environment.
Investigate possible causes of problems.
Update and modify existing tests as necessary.
Specify and write test cases.
Write and maintain test scripts.
Perform functional, application, regression and performance tests in a manual and automated test environment.
Work closely with other members of the product creation team and communicate with technical support specialists on product issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Masters Degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical/Civil engineering.
Exposure to CAE tools by way of industrial experience or academic projects.
Experience with ANSYS Workbench Mechanical or other ANSYS products would be an advantage Familiarity with CAD tools.
A good understanding of structural analysis concepts.
Knowledge of some programming/scripting languages (such as C, C++, Python, Java, Unix/Linux Shell and Microsoft DOS).
Experience with both Linux and Windows platforms preferred.
A thorough and careful approach to work; close attention to details and quality; strong organizational skills.
Ability to establish good working relationships with Development, Testing, Software Quality Assurance and Support staff.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes for software development and testing would be an advantage.