CAE Application Engineer

CAE Application Engineer Job Description

Position: Senior CAE Application Engineer

Location: Remote

Salary Range: 120,000 - 180,000

Company Overview:

From start-ups to blue‑chips, Saratech (saratech.com) helps companies engineer and manufacture complex products. Saratech is a leading engineering Siemens software partner, but first and foremost an engineering services firm renowned for driving innovation across various industries. We specialize in developing cutting‑edge solutions that transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported. Our PLM technologies help businesses streamline their operations, from concept to retirement, ensuring efficiency, quality, and sustainability. We have experience in helping companies with digital thread enablement through a complete digital twin. Our team works with some of the best companies in multiple sectors industries including aerospace, space launch, defense, automotive, and industrial machinery.

Job Description:

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Application Engineers to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience with Simcenter or other like software (ANSYS, Abacus, Hypermesh, etc), presales, and post‑sales support, be personable and a natural helper with a customer service minded philosophy, thrive in a fast‑paced and learning‑intensive environment, get a rush from solving challenging problems that other people cannot, and deliver solutions graciously over the phone or in person. Comfortable working autonomously, the candidate wants to see the team succeed and gets satisfaction from knowing that he or she played a critical role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and support for Siemens Simcenter including Star CCM+ products, including troubleshooting and resolving issues dealing with network and software/hardware performance issues
• Provide higher‑level technical support to extend our customers' abilities to apply CAE solutions to meet design challenges
• Perform pre/post sales customer support including software demonstrations
• Implement, configure, and customize CAE software to meet business requirements
• Work closely with clients to analyze their current processes, identify areas for improvement, and integrate Siemens Simcenter solutions effectively
• Develop user training materials and conduct training sessions to enhance the adoption of CAE such as Siemens Simcenter tools
• Develop a foundational knowledge of the standards and regulatory requirements which affect the design and manufacture of products
• Contribute to future software releases by prioritizing known product defects and communicate customer feedback to Siemens' product development teams
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure the successful deployment of CAE template and preferences strategies
• Keep up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in CAE
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of our CAE offerings based on customer feedback
• Gain further knowledge of CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM solutions and market needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering
• School experience with Simcenter or like software for static, thermal, modal, etc. type analysis
• A desire to work in the CAE field focusing on Siemens Simcenter
• Strong understanding of engineering processes and product development cycles
• Experience with engineering tools like CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM
• Proficient in one or more programming or scripting languages or CAE automation
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and team members
• Project management experience is a plus
• US Citizen for ITAR related work

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Exposure to the latest technologies and innovative projects
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your work and personal life
• A supportive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

Benefits

Insurance: All full‑time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, Life insurance, long and short‑term disability.

Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401k with company matching.

Paid Time Off: All full‑time regular exempt employees are eligible for our Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date, Discretionary Time Off plan is a non‑accrual plan for employees. All full‑time regular non‑exempt employees are eligible for our Paid Time Off Plan policy after 90 days, Paid Time Off plan is an 3.33 hours accrual per pay period for employees.

Paid Holidays: All full‑time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full‑time non‑exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.

Paid Sick time: All full‑time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year. Part time employees will receive 40 hours or minimum sick time required by the state.

NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS: Saratech does not accept unsolicited resumes from any external agency for the placement of any position. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies and received by Saratech will be considered the property of Saratech and may be contacted and engaged with directly by Saratech. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third‑party agency, firm or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website or to any Saratech employee. Saratech will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.