Lead Engineer- Modeling & Simulation

Faith Technologies Inc; Town of Riverview, Menasha (WI, WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. in Menasha, WI is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Lead Engineer to develop advanced modeling environments for electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems used in distributed energy resources and power distribution.

You will work with subject matter experts and systems engineers to create accurate simulations, perform multi-physics analyses, and drive product development. The role requires 8+ years in systems simulation, a PhD preferred, and willingness to travel 5–10%

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in systems simulation.
• Knowledge of multi-physics modeling software (e.g., Simulink, Simscape, SimcenterAmesim, GTSuite) or experience with CFD software.
• Proficient in HIL, MIL, and/or SIL simulation platforms.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy systems including solar, wind, power, or power distribution concepts.
• Demonstrated implementation of real‑world power generation and distribution problems into complex modeling and simulation platforms.
• Demonstrated development and implementation of modular component models with scalable flexibility.
• Experience with multi‑physics, CFD, or finite element analysis software for design.
• Strong understanding of control systems, battery management, thermal system management, and energy management software.
• Experience using version control for modeling and simulation (e.g., Git).
• PhD in electrical or mechanical engineering with demonstrated simulation experience, or a demonstrated engineering research background.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics‑based modeling and simulation environments for electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems.
• Develop FEA or CFD simulations of critical components and structures to optimize robustness and cost.
• Conduct product architecture trade studies and optimization to maximize performance and minimize cost.
• Integrate cost, weight, and specification data of components, systems, and renewable energy fuels into simulation models for techno‑economic analysis.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to characterize components and systems in a simulation environment and communicate analysis results.
• Utilize DOE, optimization methods, and data‑driven modeling and analysis tools.
• Use models and simulation platforms to verify and validate controls software.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Systems simulation

Machine learning (data-driven)

SME collaboration

Communication of results

Education

Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

PhD in electrical or mechanical engineering with simulation experience

Tools

Simulink

Simscape

Simcenter Amesim

CFD software

GTSuite

Git

Job description

Modeling and Simulation Lead Engineer

Overview

Responsible for developing advanced modeling and simulation environments for electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems and enclosures used in distributed energy resources and power distribution. Work closely with subject matter experts, product strategy teams, and systems engineers to create accurate, efficient simulations that support product development and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop physics‑based modeling and simulation environments for a variety of electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems.
• Develop FEA or CFD simulations of critical components and structures to optimize robustness and cost.
• Conduct product architecture trade studies and optimization to maximize performance and minimize cost.
• Integrate cost, weight, and specification data of components, systems, and renewable energy fuels into simulation models for techno‑economic analysis.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to characterize components and systems in a simulation environment and communicate analysis results.
• Utilize DOE, optimization methods, and data‑driven modeling and analysis tools.
• Use models and simulation platforms to verify and validate controls software.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in systems simulation.
• Knowledge of multi‑physics modeling software (e.g., Simulink, Simscape, SimcenterAmesim, GTSuite) or experience with CFD software.
• Proficient in HIL, MIL, and/or SIL simulation platforms.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy systems including solar, wind, power, or power distribution concepts.
• Demonstrated implementation of real‑world power generation and distribution problems into complex modeling and simulation platforms.
• Demonstrated development and implementation of modular component models with scalable flexibility.
• Experience with machine learning models generated from data (a plus).
• Experience developing SIL, MIL, and HIL platforms for verification and validation of controls software.
• Experience with multi‑physics, CFD, or finite element analysis software for design.
• Strong understanding of control systems, battery management, thermal system management, and energy management software.
• Experience using version control for modeling and simulation (e.g., Git).
• PhD in electrical or mechanical engineering with demonstrated simulation experience, or a demonstrated engineering research background.

Travel & Work Conditions

• Travel: 5‑10%
• Work Schedule: 7AM – 5PM, Monday‑Friday, with flexibility to meet business needs.
• Location: Menasha, WI (onsite, 3days per week).

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.