Product Specialist Ii

**Requisition #**: 16951

**Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement**:
When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

**Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.**

**Summary / Role Purpose**

The Product specialist II works closely with Application Engineers and product developers to drive product development and provide expert help in deployment of Ansys solutions. In this role, the Product specialist II will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to accomplish objectives.

The product specialist role within Ansys Cloud organization offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing accessibility for Ansys simulation products. We are passionate about creating a frictionless experience as our customers execute simulation oriented work and solution flows over the spectrum of on-prem, virtual private and managed cloud compute environments. If you thrive in environments where innovation and collaboration are paramount, and possess a deep proficiency in High Performance Computing (HPC) using Ansys products such as Fluent, Mechanical, LS-DYNA, Maxwell, and HFSS, then this role is for you Working together with our product creation teams, you will not only drive product development but also play a pivotal role in ensuring our products delight our customers. Join us in revolutionizing simulation and powering innovation that drives human advancement

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**
- Develop competence in the use of multiple Ansys products running in cloud and related HPC environments, and be recognized as an emerging expert.
- Work with Customers and Application Engineers to understand new field requirements and create product specifications.
- Act as a customer proxy to development teams, and validate new product features to ensure they meet the requirements.
- Work behind the scenes, be task-orientated and take direction from a mentor to assist with evaluations, benchmarks, or demos.
- Develop the trust and respect of team members, within the Cloud organization and throughout Product and ACE organizations.

**Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience**
- BS in Engineering or related field with 3 years of experience, or MS in Engineering or related field.
- Working experience with CAE and simulation tools (particularly Ansys products), executing large-scale problems in HPC environments.

**Preferred Qualifications and Skills**
- Excellent technical knowledge and commercial experience executing simulations running in on-premises and cloud environments like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working collaboratively in and with geographically distributed teams.
- Passion for identifying and articulating product strengths and weaknesses to project stakeholders, and a strong drive to maximize customer value delivery.

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 mind