About the company:

Fluid Codes is an Elite Channel Partner of Ansys in the Middle East and Eastern European region. Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation, helping the world’s most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, Ansys helps companies solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination.

Job Summary:

The Optics Application Engineer is responsible for leveraging engineering domain knowledge and expertise to assist customers in solving complex engineering problems using Ansys Optics products – primarily Ansys Speos and Ansys Zemax Optic Studio softwares. This role focuses primarily on pre-sales activities but also involves providing technical support. The engineer will support customers to significantly impact software revenue, offering technical solutions, conducting demonstrations, and delivering training sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

• Apply advanced engineering expertise and knowledge of optics (with a strong focus on Ansys Speos and Ansys Zemax Optic Studio) to provide the highest level of technical support to customers, ensuring high-quality, timely customer service that results in improved customer satisfaction and productivity
• Work closely with potential and current customers to scope technical solutions that meet and optimize their operational need
• Collaborate with account managers to identify, advance, and technically drive new opportunity and sustained account support
• Provide, track, and document first level technical support for existing customer accounts and elevate support when appropriate
• Develop, organize, and deliver introductory technical training courses on the use of ANSYS Optics products
• Maintain a general understanding of the breadth of technology provided by all ANSYS product offerings and technical solutions in optical applications
• Sustain technical proficiency through ANSYS certifications and continual pursuit of personal, technical, and professional growth
• Participate in and support internal marketing initiatives that drive customer engagement, education, and grow technical capacity

Education/Experience/Skills: (Required)

• Requires a Minimum Master of Science Degree in Physical/Optical Engineering or related field
• Requires a Minimum of 2 years’ experience using Ansys Zemax Optics Studio or Speos
• Requires Strong Knowledge of Optical Design for Automotive Camera sensor-related applications or Optical Imaging in Aerospace and Defense market.
• Knowledge in 3D CAD design tools
• Experience with optical system optimization to achieve desired performance metrics
• Experience with designing and analyzing laser systems, including beam shaping and focusing
• Knowledge of optical aberrations and methods to minimize them
• Requires the ability to work effectively in both independent and diverse team environments
• Requires excellent problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical engineering solutions to difficult problems
• Requires exceptional customer service aptitude, as well as communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools to include Power Point, Word, and Excel is required

Education/Experience/Skills: (Preferred)

• In-depth use of relevant Ansys software or knowledge of other commercial CAE, CAD, PLM software packages
• Understanding of ray tracing principles and their application in optical simulations
• Understanding of light source modeling and light distribution control
• Knowledge of Ansys Lumerical (photonics) products is a plus
• Familiarity with beam propagation and diffraction analysis
• Familiarity with common programming languages (C, C++, Python, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and to communicate effectively

• Location United Arab Emirates
• Department Technical
• Employment Type Full Time