At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Role Expectations The Application Engineer will serve as the primary technical consultant for MSC Nastran solutions, providing both pre-sales and post-sales support throughout the customer lifecycle. This role is responsible for customer technical engagement, solution validation, project implementation, user enablement, and troubleshooting across industries including automotive, battery systems, aerospace, composites, electronics, and general manufacturing. ________________________________________ Job Description • Engage with customers to understand structural simulation requirements and develop technical solutions using MSC Nastran. • Deliver software demonstrations, Proof of Concept (POC) studies, benchmark evaluations, and technical presentations. • Support customers in simulation projects involving structural strength, stiffness, modal analysis, vibration, fatigue, thermal stress, NVH, impact, and composite materials. • Provide day-to-day technical support, including model setup, mesh generation, material definition, solver configuration, result interpretation, and troubleshooting. • Conduct customer training, workshops, and best-practice sharing to enhance simulation capabilities. • Collaborate with sales, R&D, and other CAE product teams to support customer success and multi-software simulation solutions. • Develop technical documentation, industry use cases, and solution materials to support business growth and knowledge sharing. ________________________________________
Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Vehicle Engineering, Materials Science, New Energy Engineering, or related disciplines. • 15+ years of experience in CAE simulation, industrial software technical support, or engineering analysis. • Solid understanding of finite element analysis (FEA) principles and simulation methodologies. • Hands-on experience with MSC Nastran and structural simulation workflows. • Familiarity with linear static, modal, buckling, nonlinear, optimization, topology optimization, and multiphysics simulations. • Ability to independently perform model preparation, mesh generation, material definition, load and boundary condition setup, solver tuning, and results analysis. •
Experience
with Patran or ANSA is preferred. • Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills with a customer-oriented mindset. • Willingness to travel occasionally for customer support and project delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience
in automotive, battery, aerospace, composites, semiconductor packaging, or related simulation projects. • Knowledge of Digimat, Marc, Dytran, Fatigue, or other CAE software solutions. • Understanding of composite material modeling, PLM integration, simulation process automation, or Python/PCL scripting. • Previous experience in customer-facing technical consulting, POC delivery, or pre-sales support is a plus. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact staffing@cadence.com. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
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