Plant Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Experis Technology Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Automotive & Systems Engineering is seeking a Plant Modeling & Simulation Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. You will develop 0D/1D plant models and integrate them into XIL workflows to support virtual validation and system verification.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and at least 3 years of plant modeling or V&V experience, with MATLAB/Simulink proficiency and experience with CI/CD and configuration management. This position is onsite in Auburn Hills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in plant modeling, simulation, or V&V environments.
• Strong understanding of Model-Based Development and virtual testing methods.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and 0D/1D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 0D/1D plant models for propulsion, chassis, ADAS, and infotainment.
• Ensure model fidelity across development phases from concept to validation.
• Perform model validation and correlation against requirements and test data.
• Integrate plant models into XIL workflows to support virtual testing and verification.
• Collaborate with systems and controls teams to align models with control strategies and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

MBD/virtual testing

MATLAB/Simulink

CI/CD tools

Version control

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Modeling tools

Job description

Our client, Automotive & Systems Engineering is seeking a Plant Modeling & Simulation Engineer to join their team. As a Plant Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering organization supporting Model-Based Development and Virtual Validation activities. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to model quality and governance, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Plant Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Location:

Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

• Develop and maintain 0D/1D plant models representing physical systems (e.g., propulsion, chassis, ADAS, infotainment).
• Ensure models meet appropriate fidelity levels across development phases (concept, design, integration, validation).
• Perform model validation and correlation against requirements and test data, including model reduction and optimization for simulation efficiency.
• Integrate plant models into XIL workflows and environments to support virtual testing, requirement validation, and system verification.
• Collaborate with system and controls teams to align plant models with control strategies, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines for model development and validation.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in plant modeling, simulation, or V&V environments.
• Strong understanding of Model-Based Development (MBD) and virtual testing methods.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools, including physical system modeling (0D/1D).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and methods, plus experience with model validation and correlation, variant/configuration management, and version control systems.

What's in it for me?

• Work on scalable, reusable plant models that support XIL, virtual validation, and system integration.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across system design, architecture, controls, and testing to enable efficient virtual development.
• Contribute to model quality through reviews, quality checks, validation processes, and strong documentation practices.
• Improve simulation efficiency through model reduction, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build confidence by aligning plant models with system-level requirements and verification workflows.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay