IT Analyst – Engineering Simulation

Role Purpose The IT Analyst – Engineering Simulation supports the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of engineering simulation applications and related IT services. The role ensures that simulation tools are available, secure, compliant, and aligned with business and engineering needs. In addition, improve tools efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance engineering IT processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Operations and Application Management

Support the operation and lifecycle management of engineering simulation / CAE applications such as Ansys, Abaqus, HyperWorks or FloEFD.

Coordinate software releases, updates, patching, and maintenance activities

Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for technical issues and incidents

Monitor application performance, usage, and availability

Support license compliance and usage monitoring

Contribute to documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with engineering teams, IT colleagues, product owners, and vendors

Support the implementation of approved enhancements and business requirements

Communicate application changes, updates, and relevant operational topics to users and stakeholders

Support global users and collaborate across regions and functions

Security, Compliance, and Change Management

Support security, compliance, and change management processes

Ensure that application-related activities follow internal standards and governance requirements

Assist with access control, release coordination, and documentation of changes

Support audit-related activities where required

Continuous Improvement and Automation

Identify opportunities for automation,



standardization, and process improvement

Support the optimization of workflows and operational processes

Use scripting and automation tools such as Python or PowerShell where applicable

- Budget, Cost Management, and Charging

Support monitoring and management of application-related costs

Assist with budget planning and forecasting for licensing, maintenance, training, enhancements, and external services

Contribute to cost transparency and support decision-making for application-related investments

Monitor usage trends to help optimize cost efficiency and resource allocation

Support the creation of cost charging models and the calculation and allocation of charges to users or business units.

Required Skills

Experience with mechanical simulation or engineering simulation / CAE applications (ANSYS, ABAQUS, COMSOL, Siemens FloEFD, Altair Hyperworks)

Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and application operations

Scripting or automation skills, e.g. Python, PowerShell

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in general and cross-functional teams

Interest in and openness to working with AI-supported tools and digital solutions

Proven high level of written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to communicate in English

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in CAE application support or engineering IT

Knowledge of license management, release management, or ITIL processes

Familiarity with HPC, virtualization, or hybrid environments

Experience with AI-enabled automation, data analysis, or workflow optimization

Experience in documentation, training coordination, or process standardization

📌 IT Analyst - Engineering Simulation (Tlajomulco de Zúñiga)
🏢 Schaeffler
📍 Tlajomulco de Zúñiga