Simulation Engineer

KUKA; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational automation company in Sterling Heights, Michigan, seeks a professional to estimate process capability and enhance efficiency using discrete event simulation techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience with Siemens Plant Sim software, focusing on tooling reliability and process modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or two to four years related experience.
• Experience with discrete event simulations and reliability models.

Responsibilities

• Estimate process capability and improve efficiency using simulations.
• Develop tooling reliability models to estimate downtime.
• Run simulation models and use statistical techniques for analysis.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and customers.
• Refine the process model based on feedback.

Skills

Siemens Plant Sim software

Discrete Event Simulation

Statistical sampling techniques

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SUMMARY

Estimate process capability and improve its efficiency by utilizing discrete event simulations techniques in conjunction with reliability and down time models of tooling / equipment.

NOTE : Siemens - Plant Sim software experience required as well as Discrete Event Simulation experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Meet with project engineers and managers to understand customer requirements and get process description and data.
• Develop tooling reliability models to estimate tooling downtime for use in the analysis, and discrete event process models to simulate the process flow and the stochastic nature of equipment down time
• Run simulation models and use statistical sampling techniques to estimate process throughput.
• Employ DOE techniques or iterative simulations to identify significant factors and bottlenecks that influence process performance
• Present the study to management and customers and suggest means to improve efficiency and / or achieve process targets.
• Ensure the process analysis is communicated in an effective manner so that its recommendations are accounted in the simultaneous engineering of the process.
• Employ the feedback received for continuous refinement of the process model as part of simultaneous engineering.
• Be willing for occasional short / extended travel to customer sites.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Bachelor's degree

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.