Not many are aware of what the Ansys software can do and how it is a great career offshoot in the engineering domain. Apart from those already undergoing Ansys training, very few engineering students actually know the utility of Ansys in engineering design, its career prospects or job roles. Here’s a lowdown on the computer-aided engineering software and also its associated Ansys CFD program for those interested in pursuing a career in computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Ansys Simulation Software Does Some Cool Stuff!
The Ansys software helps manufacturers simulate how their product will actually operate once created. It’s a great way of predicting the behaviour of a product in the development stages itself. While Ansys itself is a CAE (computer-aided engineering) software, one of its most popular software packages, Ansys CFD, is used to study fluid dynamics. It helps engineers simulate the flow of fluids in a virtual environment so they can study and test products/systems in such an environment. For instance, engineers can studythe fluid dynamics of aircrafts, gas turbine engines and ship hulls. Imagine testing the flight behaviour of a newly designed aircraft in a given fluid environment right from your PC!
Where Can I Work? How Much Will I Earn? My Job Role?...
The Ansys software is used in specialized settings by designers and engineers for whom engineering simulation software is integral to product development. The software finds utility in automotive, aerospace, biomedical, defence, manufacturing, oil and gas, energy and similar industries. Those trained in Ansys can directly analyse designs from the comforts of their computers, right from the design stage to the testing and validation stage. The software has thus revolutionized product development in heavy industries. If you prefer a career in such niche industries, then Ansys is your best bet. You can work in job roles such as mechanical design engineer, mechanical engineer, stress analyst, structural engineer and design engineer. Salaries in India range from 3 – 8 lakhs per annum depending on experience and job role.
In addition to educational background (diploma/graduation/post-graduation in engineering) and software expertise, one needs to have hands-on experience in the field, which you can gain through an internship.
As more and more product engineering companies are focusing on simulation studies for product development, many engineering students are aspiring to be professionals in the domain. Students are however confused as to what the career entails and how they can qualify for it. If you are interested in fluid flows and thermal analysis and the simulation of product design in a fluid environment before manufacturing, Ansys CFD is for you.
To be a CFD engineer, CFD Application Engineer, CFD Development Engineer or a CFD Testing Engineer, one needs to have an engineering degree or diploma along with expertise in CAD and CFD software. Good fundamental knowledge in heat transfer, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics would be immensely helpful in mastering the software.
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