Technical Account Lead - Academics

Job Summary

We are seeking two Strategic Technical Account Managers (Academics) to drive simulation adoption and research excellence across prestigious academic institutions and government R&D labs in the West and South regions. Reporting to the Technical Lead – Academics, you will be the technical face of CADFEM, ensuring that universities and research centers effectively utilize the Ansys portfolio to advance scientific discovery and engineering education.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Academic Account Management: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for universities and research labs, focusing on software utilization, research success, and long\-term institutional relationships.

·         Research Enablement: Work with professors, researchers, and PhD scholars to map Ansys Multiphysics solutions (Structures, Fluids, Electronics, Optics) to their specific research projects and grant requirements.

·         CoE Implementation: Support the deployment of regional Centers of Excellence (CoEs). Assist institutions in establishing workflows for Digital Twin, Autonomous Vehicles, and Systems Engineering.

·         Curriculum Integration: Collaborate with HODs and faculty to integrate simulation\-driven design into undergraduate and postgraduate engineering curricula.

·         Technical Advocacy: Organize and lead "Academic Tech Days," Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and Hands\-on Workshops to showcase the value of the full Ansys stack in a research context.

·         Talent Bridge: Facilitate connections between academic research output and industrial requirements, leveraging CADFEM’s network to promote student skill development and placement.

Requirements

Desired Candidate Profile:

·         Education: Master’s in Engineering (PhD preferred or a strong background in academic research).

·         Experience: 5–8 years in Application Engineering, Technical Support, or Academic Liaison within the CAE/CAD industry.

·         Technical Proficiency: Hands\-on experience with the Ansys Multiphysics suite. Ability to troubleshoot complex research\-level simulations.

·         Academic Insight: Familiarity with the regional academic ecosystem (e.g., IITs, NITs, and private research universities in the South/West) and the institutional procurement process.

·         Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently within the region to maintain high\-touch customer engagement.