Senior Staff Applications Engineer (Electronics Thermal Management)

General Information

Job Title

Senior Staff Applications Engineer (Electronics Thermal Management)

Job ID

17701

Country

Canada

City

Vancouver

State/Province

British Columbia

Date Posted

02-Jun-2026

Job Category

Engineering

Job Subcategory

Applications Engineering

Hire Type

Employee

Remote Eligible

Yes

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

This position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia . The role requires the ability to travel within Canada and the United States approximately 25% of the time to support business needs. We Are Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. You Are You are a passionate engineering professional with a deep curiosity for solving complex thermal management challenges in electronics. With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and a specialized focus on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), you thrive in environments where innovation meets real-world applications. Your experience with engineering simulation tools, especially Ansys products such as Fluent, Icepak, or Mechanical, sets you apart as a trusted subject matter expert. Your expertise is matched by your desire to collaborate closely with customers, understanding their unique design workflows, and translating their requirements into state-of-the-art simulation solutions. You are comfortable working independently as well as within multi-disciplinary teams and are adept at communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. You are driven by a commitment to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and sharing your knowledge through training, presentations, and customer engagements. Your professional demeanor, business acumen, and strong organizational skills enable you to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. You are excited by the prospect of influencing product development, supporting sales and marketing efforts, and making a tangible impact on both Synopsys and the broader electronics industry. Your communication skills are second to none - whether delivering compelling presentations, leading engaging training sessions, or working cross-functionally with development teams, you know how to make technical concepts accessible and inspiring. Above all, you value collaboration and are eager to mentor others, share knowledge, and celebrate collective success. What You'll Be Doing * Lead technical engagement throughout the sales cycle, from discovery calls and product demos to proof-of-concept evaluations with prospective customers * Work directly with customers to understand their electronics cooling challenges, design workflows, and simulation needs at the package, board, and system level * Deploy Ansys simulation solutions, integrating Fluent, Icepak, or Mechanical into customer design processes and ensuring they deliver real engineering value * Test new Ansys releases on real industrial thermal problems, document what works, and create application best practices that get used across the customer base * Partner with product development teams to translate customer feedback into feature requests, workflow improvements, and product roadmap priorities * Deliver training sessions and consulting engagements that help customers get more out of Ansys tools, whether onsite, remote, or at industry events * Author technical content for conferences, webinars, and marketing campaigns that position Synopsys as a leader in electronics thermal simulation The Impact You Will Have * Accelerate