Simulation Engineer

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international logistics solutions provider is looking for a Logistic Simulation Engineer based in Vancouver. In this role, you will analyze and optimize complex material handling systems using 3D simulation software. You will work closely with project teams, define simulation requirements, and report findings to customers. Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude are crucial for success. Familiarity with programming and quantitative techniques is beneficial. This position may require occasional travel (<10%).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for collaboration.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Proactive attitude is required for effective problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for simulation studies.
• Develop simulation models and control algorithms.
• Perform system analysis and draw performance conclusions.
• Collaborate with project teams and optimize solutions.
• Report simulation study progress to customers.
• Enhance knowledge of simulation in North America.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good command of the English language

Proactive attitude

Knowledge of programming

Knowledge of quantitative analysis techniques

Loves to solve puzzles

Tools

3D-simulation software

Automod

VBA

MATLAB

C

Java

Job description

Logistic Simulation Engineer (Vancouver based)

Do you enjoy solving and optimizing logistic puzzles? Are you a communicative analyst who wants to develop their technical knowledge?

Your department

In the Systems Simulation Department, you will join a group of enthusiastic, highly trained professionals. This team of simulation engineers provides support to our Airports, Parcel and Warehousing Divisions. Next to that, we support R&D in developing new concepts and algorithms. Within the department, much attention is paid to the personal development of simulation engineers to enable them to learn and develop valuable skills for their careers.

Your position

As a Logistic Simulation Engineer, you conduct studies on the dynamic interaction in - and the logistics performance of - the complex material handling systems Vanderlande delivers. You will use 3‑D simulation software to analyze and solve complex logistic problems. With your analytical skills and proactive attitude, you will validate performance, optimize the system and identify bottlenecks prior to installation at the customer's site. Through creative thinking, you will develop conceptual improvements to controls strategies and provide customers with tailored advice to their specific questions. After you have gained more experience, your communication skills will enable you to act as a link between the different disciplines involved when working on larger projects.

As a simulation engineer based in our Vancouver office you will be a part of both the Sales organization in North America as well as the Simulation Department in The Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and specifications for simulation studies.
• Specify and develop new simulation models, control algorithms and generic modules using 3D‑simulation software to analyze dynamic interactions within the material handling systems.
• Plan and perform system analysis and draw conclusions with respect to performance and compliancy with the requirements.
• Work with diverse project teams to ensure solutions reach stated performance, whilst functioning as a link between different disciplines. Pro‑actively contribute to optimization of the system/solution under development.
• Report progress and results of the simulation studies to internal and external customers.
• Expand knowledge of simulation within the North American organization.

Knowledge‑Skills‑Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Good command of the English language, both spoken and written
• Proactive attitude
• Focus on creating collaborative relationships with customers, both internal and external
• Knowledge of and affinity with programming. Experience with Automod, VBA, MATLAB, C, or Java would be an asset.
• Knowledge of quantitative analysis techniques, simulation, and flow analysis.
• Loves to solve puzzles
• Willing to travel occasionally (<10%).