Simulation Engineer

Jr Automation - Holland, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Holland, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

As a Simulation Engineer at JR Automation, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative automation solutions by working closely with customers, sales, and engineering teams. Your primary focus will be on creating simulations that enhance the design and functionality of robotic systems, ensuring that projects meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to engage in various simulation tasks, including robotic reach studies, system throughput analysis, and the development of advanced simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers, sales, and engineering teams to develop solutions requiring simulations.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers for simulations needed in proposals.
• Balance project priority and cross-business unit work.
• Initiate, facilitate, and cultivate external relationships and partnerships.
• Build processes and retain relationships to share simulation capabilities, processes, and knowledge across all JR Automation companies and business units.
• Adhere to JR Automation and Simulation Engineering standards and processes.
• Maintain the quality, respectability, and professionalism that JR Automation requires.
• Perform robotic reach & cycle time studies.
• Conduct system throughput studies.
• Work with design teams to validate tooling, layout, and robot selection.
• Provide engineering teams with robot paths, OLPs, and data.
• Produce simulation videos and images.
• Professionally present the simulation and findings to the team and customer.
• Develop simulations for virtual commissioning, including digital twins.
• Develop advanced simulation tools.
• Create simulation standards, processes, models, and scripts/control.
• Provide high-quality realistic imaging and 3D animation videos for marketing.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of direct experience with robotics, preferably within the industrial automation or comparable industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Software engineering preferred.
• Experience with robotic and/or discrete simulation software preferred, such as RobotStudio, RoboGuide, Visual Components, Emulate3D, Process Simulate, or Plant Simulate.
• Industrial robotic automated work cell design experience.
• Ability to experiment while reviewing concepts, think out-of-the-box, and provide solutions.
• Strong logical and critical thinking skills.
• Programming experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.
• Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives with varying priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced simulation tools.
• Familiarity with virtual commissioning and digital twins.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.