Simulation Engineer

Chiltern Park Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Flexible hours

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A growing robotics and metrology company in Nottingham is looking for a Simulation Engineer to lead its simulation tools and strategy. This hands-on role involves driving simulation activities across product development and customer proposals, providing substantial influence over simulation processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in robotics or simulation, and experience with Robo-DK. This position offers a 4-day working week, hybrid working options, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years experience in robotics or simulation within automation.
• Hands-on experience with Robo-DK or other simulation tools.
• Solid understanding of robot kinematics and offline programming.

Responsibilities

• Drive the use of simulation across product development and project delivery.
• Lead simulation activities using Robo-DK as the primary platform.
• Produce simulation-led concept models and technical discussions.

Skills

Experience in robotics or simulation within automation

Hands-on experience with Robo-DK

Understanding of robot kinematics

Strong communication skills

Proactive working style

Tools

Robo-DK

Fanuc Roboguide

RobotStudio

Robcad

KUKA.Sim

Webots

Job description

An exciting opportunity to lead simulation development at a growing robotics and metrology company based in Nottingham.

This innovative business, currently a close-knit team of 20 and expanding, is looking for a Simulation Engineer to take ownership of its simulation tools and strategy. This is a hands-on role at the heart of technical delivery, sales support and R&D ideal for someone who enjoys applying simulation to real-world engineering challenges while helping shape how the company grows and wins work.

Why Join?

4-day working week (Monday to Thursday full-time salary, 32 hours)

Flexible hours and hybrid working options

Leading role in a company that values initiative and technical leadership

Genuine influence over simulation processes, tools and direction

A collaborative, forward-thinking team working on advanced robotics projects

Your Role

Youll drive the use of simulation across product development, customer proposals, and live project delivery. From refining robot paths to showcasing high-impact demos, your work will be critical in translating ideas into intelligent solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading simulation activities using Robo-DK as the primary platform
• Producing simulation-led concept models for sales proposals, technical discussions and customer validation
• Researching work packages and integrating simulation into early-stage R&D and delivery planning
• Collaborating across teams to establish and promote simulation best practices
• Navigating complex digital models knowing how to control a mouse and move a screen around with ease is absolutely essential!

What Youll Bring

• At least 4 years experience in robotics or simulation within automation
• Hands-on experience with Robo-DK, or experience with and exposure to other simulation tools (e.g. fanuc roboguide, RobotStudio, Robcad, KUKA.Sim, Webots)
• Solid understanding of robot kinematics, offline programming, and industrial automation workflows
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with both internal and external stakeholders
• A proactive, independent working style and a passion for solving real-world technical problems

The Opportunity

This is a genuine chance to shape how simulation is used in a growing, high-tech company spanning everything from internal engineering to sales and project execution. If youre looking for more influence, ownership, and flexibility, this role ticks all the boxes.

This role offers the perfect mix of technical challenge, creative input, and work-life balance all in a business thats going places.