Robotic Simulation Engineer - Virtual Commissioning

Automation Controls & Engineering LLC

Howell (MI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Automation Controls and Engineering (ACE) seeks a Robotic Simulation Engineer to design, validate, and optimize robot workcells in a virtual environment using Siemens Process Simulate. You will model robots, tooling, fixtures, and PLC-driven automation to ensure reach, cycle time, and collision-free motion before on-site commissioning.

You will develop and validate robot paths, perform virtual commissioning, and create offline programs for FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa platforms.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Robot programming experience with at least one major industrial robot brand (online and offline).
Industrial automation systems knowledge (PLCs, sensors, safety systems, industrial networks).
Siemens Process Simulate familiarity (Tecnomatix Process Simulate) for robotic simulation, path planning, and collision checking.
Understanding of robot kinematics, coordinate frames, and motion planning.
Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, clear written and verbal communication, and cross-functional teamwork.
Years of experience: 2-5 years.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain 3D simulation models of robotic workcells and production lines in Siemens Process Simulate.
Run reach, collision, clearance, and ergonomic studies and recommend changes.
Develop and validate robot paths, cycle times, and operation sequences to meet throughput targets.
Perform virtual commissioning by connecting simulation models to PLC logic and verify safety interlocks and I/O handshakes.
Create and maintain robot kinematics and tool definitions in simulation libraries.
Create offline robot programs for technicians to download to real robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa).
Calibrate simulated programs to match real robot performance (TCP, user frame, workobject).
Collaborate with controls engineers on PLC/HMI/network integration to ensure simulated and real behavior align.
Review electrical, pneumatic, and safety designs for their impact on robot programs.
Contribute to risk assessments and verify compliance with ISO 10218 and local safety requirements.
Prepare simulation reports, cycle-time analyses, and video walkthroughs for design reviews.
Document standards, templates, and best practices, and coach junior engineers.