Cadence

Application Engineer Director – Mechanical SDA

BEIJING Full time

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Position Description: 

  • Lead, mentor, and allocate resources for mechanical SDA application engineer team. This includes managing staffing plans, budgets, and talent pipelines.
  • Define the long-term technical vision for system design automation, aligning engineering efforts with overarching company objectives and market trends.
  • Act as a technical liaison to identify new "design win" opportunities, provide technical demonstrations, and manage customer expectations during the sales cycle.
  • Lead the selection and implementation of advanced mechanical SDA solutions to maximize capacity and accuracy.
  • Partner with R&D, Product Management, and Sales teams to align product roadmaps with customer needs and industry trends.

Position Requirements: 

  • Master’s degree is essential and 10+ years of experience in system design automation or related fields, with the following capabilities: 
  • Strong understanding of Multiphysics System Analysis theory and simulation methodologies. 
  • Eager to learn new technologies, and willing to promote new technologies to customers. 
  • Experience of leading pre-sales and post-sales engineering team 
  • Experience and proficiency with major CAE solutions such as Ansys, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Nastran, or HyperWorks, etc. 
  • Scripting skills (Python, Shell, etc.) for process automation. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 
  • Strong leadership to lead teams through rapid organizational shifts, evolving technologies, and the adoption of new methodologies while maintaining productivity and morale.
  • Strong teamwork and customer engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments. 

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