Job Description

: Application Engineer - CFD + Rocky DEM

We are looking for an

Application Engineer with 0-1 years of experience

in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations to provide advanced technical support, training, and solution development for our customers using Ansys simulation tools. Candidates with a background in

Chemical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

are preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Support:

Provide technical support for

Ansys Fluent, Ansys Rocky

, and other relevant tools, addressing a broad range of simulation challenges including multiphase flow modeling.
Troubleshoot simulation issues, interpret results, and provide actionable guidance.

Simulation Setup and Customization:

Assist in setting up and validating

multiphase and particle-laden flow

simulations using CFD and DEM coupling.
Guide customers on meshing strategies, solver settings, particle definition, and post-processing techniques.

Training and Enablement:

Conduct workshops, webinars, and hands-on training sessions for customers and internal teams on CFD + DEM modeling best practices.
Prepare training content tailored to customer application domains (chemical reactors, powder flow, heat exchangers, etc.).

Proof of Concept & Benchmarking:

Collaborate closely with sales and technical teams to address complex customer-specific engineering problems.
Support proof-of-concept and benchmarking activities for pre-sales.

Customer Success and Feedback:

Document recurring issues and solutions in knowledge base articles.
Capture customer feedback for continuous improvement of tools and workflows.

Required Skills:

CFD Tools Proficiency

: Experience with

Ansys Fluent

, and exposure to

CFX

,

Workbench

, and

SpaceClaim/Discovery Modeling

.

DEM Simulation Experience

: Hands-on experience with

Rocky DEM

or equivalent.

Fundamentals Knowledge

: Strong understanding of

multiphase flow

,

granular flow

,

heat transfer

, and

fluid-particle interactions

.

Scripting/Automation

: Familiarity with

Python

,

journal scripting

, or

Workbench scripting

for workflow automation.

Problem Solving

: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Communication

: Ability to clearly explain complex concepts to non-expert users.

Team Collaboration

: Experience working in multi-functional teams including sales, support, and product development.

Preferred Qualifications:

M.Tech / M.E. / M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

with specialization in fluid or particle systems.
Experience in customer-facing roles, technical consulting, or support.
Exposure to industry-specific workflows: chemical process design, thermal systems, bulk material handling, or pharmaceuticals.
Experience with post-processing tools such as

CFD-Post

, Ensight, or custom Python-based visualization.
Awareness of Ansys latest release features for Fluids and DEM products.