Principal Application Engineer-Simufact (Simufact)

Location: Shanghai, China

Company

hirify.global develops technology solutions and software for engineering and manufacturing applications.

What you will do

• Consult with customers on manufacturing process simulation requirements and develop technical solutions using Simufact Forming, Simufact Welding, and Simufact Additive.
• Deliver software demonstrations, proof-of-concept studies, benchmark evaluations, feasibility analyses, and technical presentations.
• Support simulation projects covering sheet metal forming, forging, rolling, welding, heat treatment, and metal additive manufacturing.
• Prepare models, define materials and process parameters, execute solvers, interpret results, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Conduct customer training programs, hands-on workshops, and best-practice sessions.
• Collaborate with sales teams on technical proposals, proof-of-concept execution, project delivery, and product improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in materials forming, materials processing, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, welding engineering, materials science, additive manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of finite element analysis, material constitutive behavior, metal forming theory, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to independently perform model preparation, mesh generation, material setup, boundary-condition definition, simulation execution, and results analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and training delivery skills.
• Ability to read technical documentation in English is required; verbal technical communication skills in English are preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer support and project implementation.

Nice to have

• Experience with Simufact products, FormingSuite, MSC Marc, MSC Nastran, or related CAE software.
• Industry experience in automotive, tooling and die manufacturing, steel production, advanced equipment manufacturing, or new energy.
• Practical experience in forming, forging, welding, heat treatment, or additive manufacturing simulation.
• Experience in CAE technical support, application engineering, manufacturing process development, or simulation project implementation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing process optimization and digital manufacturing workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to support customers across automotive, metals, tooling, heavy equipment, new energy, and advanced manufacturing.
• Work includes customer enablement, technical knowledge sharing, case-study development, and product improvement contributions.