{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"102b3368e9028deaffadfc4f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/102b3368e9028deaffadfc4f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/102b3368e9028deaffadfc4f","title":"Application Engineer – Structural FEA","description":"About the Position\nA KETIV Application Engineer is responsible for providing technical support and services for a variety of products used by our manufacturing customers. These products include but are not limited to mechanical design, CAM, electrical controls, simulation, CPQ, and data management software. Our goal is to build and maintain relationships with KETIV’s most valued asset, our customers.\nWe are looking for someone with experience in Ansys and Autodesk FEA simulation products to join our team in bringing exceptional support to our customers.\nThe ideal candidate is confident in their ability to adapt to the latest innovations in technology. They are resourceful, authentic, and optimistic when sharing knowledge and take accountability for the services they provide. This position requires a hunger for knowledge and a genuine curiosity for how things work. Active listening skills are key to assessing the customer’s needs and helping them solve their engineering challenges and meet their business goals.\nResponsibilities\nProvide pre-sales support by leading technical discussions with customers to identify their engineering needs and recommending and/or validating simulation solutions to meet those business objectives.\nProvide post-sales technical support to end users for driving customer enablement and software adoption. This may include helping customers with simulation guidance, product training, usage troubleshooting, and software licensing.\nDeliver consulting, training, and other simulation services to KETIV customers. This may include scoping out project requirements and deliverables, developing quotes/proposals, providing design or process improvement recommendations, and writing simulation reports and other technical documents.\nCreate lead-generation content for simulation tools highlighting product capabilities and usability for different industrial applications.\nSupport the sales team in account growth and pipeline generation activities.\nQualifications\nMS in Mechanical Engineering or related field\nDocumented industry experience with ANSYS Mechanical (Workbench) or ANSYS Mechanical APDL or ADSK Inventor Nastran\nDocumented FEA experience (industry or publications) in: Structural linear/non-linear static implicit analysis methods (non-linear materials including plasticity and hyper-elasticity as well as contact and large strain/large deformation), and implicit dynamics including linear (modal, harmonic, response spectrum, random vibration) and non-linear (transient) as well as thermal analysis including both steady-state and transient.\nFamiliarity with meshing techniques (Workbench Meshing, Mechanical APDL, Hypermesh, or ICEM)\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills\nExcellent people skills, patient, and professional attitude\nWillingness to travel domestically as needed for meetings and delivery of services (usually less than 10% of the time).\nPreferred Qualifications\n2-5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry or an engineering consulting role\nDocumented experience in Explicit dynamics modeling (crash impact, drop test, metal forming simulations, etc.) using LS-dyna, Autodyn, or Abaqus Explicit\nDocumented experience in fatigue, composites, reliability analysis\nExperience in ASME pressure vessel analysis, Sections VIII and III, Design by Analysis methods\nANSYS programming skills, including GUI customization in PyAnsys (Python), MATLAB and ACT\nFamiliarity with CFD tools such as Ansys Fluent or ADSK CFD.\nCompensation & Benefits\nThis is a full-time position which offers a competitive salary with the potential for bonus. Medical insurance coverage, with a variety of optional plans to fit your needs. Personal Time Off and Paid Holidays are provided to employees. KETIV offers a 401 (k) plan with a match for qualified employees through Vanguard Funds. Salary range: $85,000/yr - $110,000/yr USD* *Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, experience, and geographical location of the successful candidate.","company":"Ketiv Technologies","rawCompany":"ketiv technologies","city":"Santa Ana","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:32:15.732Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Engineer – Structural FEA","description":"About the Position\nA KETIV Application Engineer is responsible for providing technical support and services for a variety of products used by our manufacturing customers. 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