Litens - CAE HPC Engineer / Specialist

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced CAE HPC Specialist to manage, support, and optimize our on premises high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure for the Virtual Engineering Group. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Linux HPC systems and a deep understanding of CAE engineering software, including Ansys and Altair CFD, FEA and multi-physics applications.

The CAE HPC Specialist will be responsible for performance tuning, user support, license management, troubleshooting, automation and system configuration.

The CAE HPC Specialist will support a global engineering team across multiple locations, requiring strong expertise in remote system administration and software deployment.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

HPC System Administration & Performance Optimization:

Lead HPC performance tuning

Ensure efficient job scheduling and resource allocation using Open PBS.

Optimize parallel processing and remote visualization workflows (VNC).

Monitor system health, usage, and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.

CAE Software Support & Troubleshooting (Global Team):

Troubleshoot job submission failures, simulation crashes, and visualization issues.

Assist users with best practices for simulation workflows and HPC utilization.

Maintaining software compatibility across updates and system upgrades

Install and maintain CAE software on Workstations and ensure version alignment with HPC

License & Software Asset Management:

Assign and prioritize CAE license access for global users

License tracking, usage reports, and cost-benefit analysis.

HPC Support & Ticketing Coordination:

Act as the primary contact for HPC-related support tickets.

Maintain an internal knowledge base for common troubleshooting issues.

Qualifications:

Qualifications & Skills:

10+ years of experience in CAE, CFD, FEA and HPC systems

Strong expertise in Linux (Red Hat 8.7), HPC job scheduling (Open PBS), and remote visualization (VNC).

Hands-on experience with Ansys Fluent, Maxwell, Altair Hypermesh, OptiStruct, and Radioss.

Familiarity with license server management (FlexNet, LM-X, etc.).

Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation and troubleshooting.

Experience with performance tuning and parallel computing for CAE applications.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and global user support skills.

Essential skills:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in automotive systems, thermal and electromotive systems and their simulation software.

Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Familiarity with AI/ML workflows in HPC environments.

Experience with benchmarking and performance analysis of HPC systems.

Familiarity with cloud-based HPC solutions and hybrid computing environments.

Knowledge of IT security policies, data encryption, and access control management.