Simulation Engineer

Engtal; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a hands-on robotics simulation engineer to join our team in Detroit, working with robotic workcells in early concept through validation stages. You will build simulations using Process Simulate and RoboGuide, test robot paths, and validate cycle times while coordinating with mechanical, controls and process engineers.

The role emphasizes translating simulations into real-world deployment, optimizing layouts, and presenting technical recommendations to clients and internal

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Siemens Process Simulate or RoboGuide.
• Experience simulating industrial robotic automation or manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of robot paths, frames, tooling, EOAT, interference and cycle-time optimization.
• Ability to interpret CAD models, layouts and mechanical designs.
• Experience taking robotic processes from concept through simulation and validation.
• FANUC robot experience is highly desirable.
• Automotive, material handling, welding, assembly or similar automation experience is beneficial.
• Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on robotics experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop robotic workcell simulations using Process Simulate and/or RoboGuide.
• Create robot paths, sequences and offline programs for automated manufacturing processes
• Validate reach, cycle time, interference, collisions and overall process feasibility
• Develop cell layouts and prove concepts before equipment is built
• Simulate robots, tooling, fixtures, EOAT and surrounding automation equipment
• Identify potential mechanical or process issues through simulation and recommend changes
• Support project planning, timing and technical reviews throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with mechanical, controls and process engineers to take projects from simulation into the real world
• Present simulation results and technical recommendations internally and to customers

Skills

Robotics simulation

Robot paths

Frames & tooling

CAD interpretation

Concept through validation

FANUC experience (desirable)

Automotive automation experience (desi

Engineering degree or robotics exp

Education

Engineering degree

Robotics experience

Tools

Process Simulate

RoboGuide

Job description

Join a leading robotics and automation integrator delivering complex automated manufacturing systems for major industrial customers. This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on developing and validating robotic processes before they hit the floor.

You’ll use Process Simulate or RoboGuide to build, test and optimize robotic workcells, working closely with mechanical, controls and project engineering teams from concept through launch.

What you’ll do

• Build and develop robotic workcell simulations using Process Simulate and/or RoboGuide
• Create robot paths, sequences and offline programs for automated manufacturing processes
• Validate reach, cycle time, interference, collisions and overall process feasibility
• Develop cell layouts and prove concepts before equipment is built
• Simulate robots, tooling, fixtures, EOAT and surrounding automation equipment
• Identify potential mechanical or process issues through simulation and recommend changes
• Support project planning, timing and technical reviews throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with mechanical, controls and process engineers to take projects from simulation into the real world
• Present simulation results and technical recommendations internally and to customers

What you’ll need

• Hands‑on experience with Siemens Process Simulate or RoboGuide
• Experience simulating industrial robotic automation or manufacturing systems
• Strong understanding of robot paths, frames, tooling, EOAT, interference and cycle‑time optimization
• Ability to interpret CAD models, layouts and mechanical designs
• Experience taking robotic processes from concept through simulation and validation
• FANUC robot experience is highly desirable
• Automotive, material handling, welding, assembly or similar automation experience is beneficial
• Engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on robotics experience