When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Take a leap of certainty with Ansys.

The role

This Student Industrial placement position is available for a 12 month year in industry placement, for students returning to the university for a year after their placement. The position is only available for current university students eligible to work in the UK. The salary is £23,000 with 25 days of paid annual leave.

The aim of this position is to give the student relevant industrical experience as a member of the software development team developing the Ansys Motor-CAD multiphysics software product and supporting systems.

In this role, the Intern Student will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to design and implement new software features.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs basic development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and sub-systems
  • Learns and employs best practices
  • Performs basic bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions
  • Works under the close supervision of a development manager

About you

  • Undergraduate in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience of software development or computational numerical analysis
  • Strong aptitude in Physics and Mathematics
  • Experience with Python and/or C++
  • Basic understanding of the software development process

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • An understanding of electromagnetics and thermal principles
  • Knowledge of electric motors and their applications
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential in the knowledge that every day is an opportunity to observe, teach, inspire, and be inspired. Together as One Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

Our Commitments

  • Amaze with innovative products and solutions
  • Make our customers incredibly successful
  • Act with integrity
  • Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values

  • Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
  • Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
  • Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
  • Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions

  • We commit to audacious goals
  • We work seamlessly as a team
  • We demonstrate mastery
  • We deliver outstanding results