Job Summary
We are seeking two Strategic
Technical Account Managers (Academics) to drive simulation adoption and
research excellence across prestigious academic institutions and government
R&D labs in the West and South regions. Reporting to the Technical Lead –
Academics, you will be the technical face of CADFEM, ensuring that universities
and research centers effectively utilize the Ansys portfolio to advance
scientific discovery and engineering education.
Key
Responsibilities:
· Academic Account Management: Serve as the
primary technical point of contact for universities and research labs, focusing
on software utilization, research success, and long-term institutional
relationships.
· Research Enablement: Work with professors, researchers,
and PhD scholars to map Ansys Multiphysics solutions (Structures, Fluids,
Electronics, Optics) to their specific research projects and grant
requirements.
· CoE Implementation: Support the deployment of regional
Centers of Excellence (CoEs). Assist institutions in establishing workflows for
Digital Twin, Autonomous Vehicles, and Systems Engineering.
· Curriculum Integration: Collaborate with
HODs and faculty to integrate simulation-driven design into undergraduate and
postgraduate engineering curricula.
· Technical Advocacy: Organize and lead "Academic Tech
Days," Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and Hands-on Workshops to
showcase the value of the full Ansys stack in a research context.
· Talent Bridge: Facilitate connections between academic
research output and industrial requirements, leveraging CADFEM’s network to
promote student skill development and placement.
Requirements
Desired
Candidate Profile:
· Education: Master’s in Engineering (PhD preferred or
a strong background in academic research).
· Experience: 5–8 years in Application Engineering,
Technical Support, or Academic Liaison within the CAE/CAD industry.
· Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience
with the Ansys Multiphysics suite. Ability to troubleshoot complex
research-level simulations.
· Academic Insight: Familiarity with the regional
academic ecosystem (e.g., IITs, NITs, and private research universities in the
South/West) and the institutional procurement process.
· Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently within
the region to maintain high-touch customer engagement.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Engineering
- PhD or strong background in academic research
- 5-8 years of experience in Application Engineering, Technical Support, or Academic Liaison within the CAE/CAD industry
- Hands-on experience with the Ansys Multiphysics suite
- Ability to troubleshoot complex research-level simulations
- Familiarity with the regional academic ecosystem, including IITs, NITs, and private research universities in the South and West
- Familiarity with institutional procurement processes
- Willingness to travel frequently within the region
What We Do
CADFEM India Pvt Ltd is the Indian operation of CADFEM, a simulation and digital-engineering provider. The company supplies engineering simulation software and hardware, supports Ansys users, and delivers consulting, implementation, engineering, workflow-automation, and training services. Its solutions help organizations apply numerical simulation in product development and research, with expertise spanning many industries and applications, including aerospace and defense. The India role specifically serves government aerospace and defense customers.
