Permanent (Full-time) This position is Hybrid Ref. 17796 Sr. Specialist, Validation & Support We are looking for talented Specialist or Sr. Specialist, Validation and Support (Weld Solution Domain). Candidate will be responsible for validation of Weld Solution and timely delivery of high-quality software product along with invovement in the second level support to local ESI subsidiaries. The job is open worldwide. Purpose of the role The main roles of the Validation & Support Specialist or Sr. Specialist Will be: Welding solutions validation in close collaboration with development teams, project manager and product manager following main principles of Agile method Customer Central Support (2nd level) to the local support engineers if required Training of local support engineers on new versions of Weld Solutions The role is key to ensure the delivery of a high-quality software product and it is an outstanding opportunity to progress your career and to gain hands-on knowledge of manufacturing technology and virtual prototyping. The ideal candidate will have an applied knowledge of numerical methods in the field of manufacturing engineering. Main responsibilities 1- Product Validation: Test and validate the products in one of the Weld solutions to ensure a good quality Plan, execute and document the testing of our software solutions to agreed milestones and quality standards Test execution at integration and system test levels Actively and extensively use and stress the software in a wide range of scenarios to find defects before the product reaches the market Analyze simulation results and/or software behavior to perform root cause analysis that help and guide developer towards a resolution Run acceptance and performance tests Report against quality and coverage criteria Create/update regression test automation scripts on a regular basis 2 - Customer Support: Train local support engineers on new versions of Weld Solutions and contribute that they adopt it Deliver an efficient support to local support engineers within a reasonable timeframe Participate actively to develop a technical knowledge base Develop training documentation and demonstrators to promote ESI's Weld Solutions Role qualifications and requirements Technical skills: Mechanical Engineer (Material Science, Mechanics, or Numerical methods) Good technical knowledge of different welding techniques such as Fusion, Spot, Friction Stir Welding 15 plus years of experience in numerical modelling (FEA) and manufacturing processes Ideally an experience in customer support and/or validation Ideally an experience in Software engineering Desirable: Performing Testing activities within an Agile (SCRUM) environment Scripting language as Python is a plus Behavioral skills: Good communication, interpersonal and organization skills Fluent English - good written and verbal communication skills in English Strong ability to think logically Pragmatic and focused Able to cope with complexity, autonomous and pro-active What we do ESI Group, a part of Keysight Technologies, provides reliable and customized solutions anchored on predictive physics modeling and virtual prototyping expertise. Acting principally in automotive, land transportation, aerospace and defense, and heavy industry, ESI software enables engineers to simulate mechanical designs, smart manufacturing processes, and human-centric workflows to make better decisions earlier in the product lifecycle. Keysight is an S&P 500 company delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product lifecycle. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. At ESI, we are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, inclusive benefits, and more. ESI Group is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. ESI Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. ESI Group will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us. If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.