Senior Virtual Commissioning & Digital Twin Specialist

EDAG Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG Group in the United States seeks a Senior Virtual Commissioning Engineer to design and develop virtual commissioning models for automated production equipment across automotive and general industries. You will create digital models, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support validation and commissioning activities.

The role requires experience with industrial simulation platforms, strong English, and a network in US automotive sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with virtual commissioning and simulation platforms used in industrial automation (e.g., Process Simulate / PlantSimulation, DELMIA, Visual Components, Emulate3D, ISG-virtuos, or comparable).
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, production equipment, and digital engineering methods.
• Experience improving engineering workflows, automation libraries, or toolchains for model-based development.
• Existing network in US automotive, supplier, logistics, automation, or mechanical-engineering manufacturing.
• Prior customer-facing, pre-sales, or training experience a plus.
• Strong expertise in at least one of CAD design, PLC programming, robot programming, or electrical design.
• Several years of relevant experience in virtual commissioning, digital twin development, or industrial simulation.
• Hands-on experience with machine or plant software and commissioning activities (preferred).
• Programming experience in higher-level languages (e.g., C#) is a plus.
• English (C1-C2)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop virtual commissioning and simulation models for automated production equipment and manufacturing processes in automotive and general-industry environments.
• Create digital models independently to support the virtual validation of manufacturing systems, controls logic, and process behavior.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering teams to ensure the virtual model reflects the physical system and supports an efficient workflow.
• Support validation and testing activities using digital models to identify issues early and improve commissioning readiness.
• Develop engineering utilities, automation workflows, and model-generation tools to improve efficiency and standardization.
• Track assigned tasks, document findings, and communicate results and recommendations to project stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Deliver model-creation and digital-services engagements for screen-sim customers; stand up and run first-level customer support and training.
• Become the resident fe.screen-sim expert: integration, configuration, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Deliver technical workshops and demos; support the technical sales cycle as the credible engineering voice.

Skills

CAD design

PLC programming

robot programming

electrical design

C# programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Process Simulate / PlantSimulation

DELMIA

Visual Components

Emulate3D

ISG-virtuos

Job description

EDAG Group in the United States seeks a Senior Virtual Commissioning Engineer to design and develop virtual commissioning models for automated production equipment across automotive and general industries. You will create digital models, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support validation and commissioning activities.

The role requires experience with industrial simulation platforms, strong English, and a network in US automotive sectors.