Real Time Scheduling Engineer

Emerson • Whitpain Township, PA

7h

About The Position

The Real Time Scheduling Engineer supports Emerson’s global Life Sciences Professional Services team in implementing Real-Time Scheduling (RTS) and Discrete Event Simulation (DES) solutions. The role develops finite scheduling, debottlenecking, and capacity analyses for complex manufacturing processes, guides Life Sciences customers on best practices, supports software deployment, and helps optimize manufacturing operations. The position may be based in Durham, North Carolina; Blue Bell, Pennsylvania; Austin or Houston, Texas; St. Louis, Missouri; or Kansas City, Kansas. Travel may be required up to 15%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with discrete event simulation tools such as FlexSim, Simio, Technomatix, or Plant Simulation.
• Strong understanding of probability and statistics.
• Ability to independently develop programmatic software solutions for novel problems, such as with C# or C++.
• Experience with mathematical modeling and scripting languages such as VBA, Python, or Matlab.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for customer interactions.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Life Sciences manufacturing industry.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively in both leadership and individual contributor roles.

Responsibilities

• Use discrete event simulation to model complex manufacturing processes, including debottlenecking and capacity engineering.
• Apply consultative skills in customer-facing meetings to understand processes and integrate diverse data sources into RTS software.
• Develop algorithms for design of experiments, data visualization, optimization, and efficiency improvements.
• Implement and support RTS software, collaborating with clients to incorporate upgrades and enhancements.
• Partner with Technology teams on product testing and feature development.
• Deliver projects within budget and timelines while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups and recognition.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Mentorship, training, leadership opportunities, and employee development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level