Simulation Engineer

Hai Robotics; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hai Robotics is transforming warehouse automation with scalable, customer-focused robotic systems. The role focuses on designing, analyzing, and validating simulation and emulation models to evaluate performance and drive operational efficiency across ASRS, AMRs, and other material-handling solutions.

You will partner with global teams to validate system performance, optimize layouts, and support both pre-sales and project delivery activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience developing simulation models or supporting warehouse automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain discrete-event simulation and emulation models to evaluate performance and efficiency of ASRS, AMRs, ACRs, and other systems.
• Support pre-sales, solution design, and project delivery with low- to high-fidelity models.
• Collaborate with global teams to validate system performance and optimize layouts; provide data-driven recommendations.
• Interpret simulation results and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create technical reports and customer-facing materials explaining methodologies and results.
• Participate in customer meetings and solution validation discussions to support business development.
• Work with cross-functional teams to validate equipment specs and system configurations.
• Deliver tasks on schedule with high quality and confidentiality.

Skills

Python

C

C++

R

Discrete-event simulation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Logistics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

Siemens Plant Simulation

FlexSim

AutoMod

AnyLogic

Job description

Hai Robotics is revolutionizing warehouse automation with intelligent robotics systems that deliver true customer value based on a unique combination of scalable standards with customer specific customization. Our mission is to empower fulfillment operations with cutting-edge technology and an obsessive customer focus.

Job Summar

yThe CEO of the Americas has a bold vision to transform the robotics industry across the region by rallying the AMER team around a mission rooted in customer obsession—not just robotic functionality. At Hai Robotics, success begins with understanding our customers’ challenges and delivering innovative automation solutions that drive measurable impact

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The Simulation Engineer plays a critical role in designing, analyzing, and validating automated warehouse and material handling solutions for Hai Robotics customers. This position is responsible for developing simulation and emulation models that evaluate system performance, optimize operational efficiency, and support both pre-sales and project delivery activitie

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The role will provide technical support in simulation and emulation for global solution design teams. Partner with overseas colleagues to validate system performance, optimize warehouse layouts, and support the development of innovative robotic automation solutions for custome

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Hai Robotics operates in a fast-paced environment where we “Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History.” In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, build relationships with customers and industry partners, and help position Hai Robotics as a trusted leader in warehouse automation innovat

ion.You will join a world-class team in an environment that combines the energy of a start-up with the scale and ambition of a global robotics leader. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in expanding Hai Robotics’ market presence in the United States and globally, working alongside passionate professionals who believe that innovation, partnership, and exceptional service are key to customer succ

ess. Essential Duties and Responsibil

itiesKey Responsibil

• itiesDevelop and maintain discrete-event simulation and emulation models to evaluate the performance, throughput, capacity, and operational efficiency of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), autonomous case-handling robots (ACRs), and other material handling sys
• tems.Support pre-sales, solution design, and project delivery activities by creating low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation models that validate proposed customer solut
• ions.Partner with global Solution Engineering teams to understand simulation and emulation requirements and provide data-driven recommendations for system and layout optimiza
• tion.Analyze customer operational data, business requirements, and workflow processes to develop accurate simulation models and performance forec
• asts.Configure, execute, and analyze simulation scenarios, sensitivity studies, statistical experiments, and performance evaluat
• ions.Interpret simulation results and provide actionable recommendations to improve system design, throughput, storage density, labor utilization, and overall operational perform
• ance.Create technical reports, presentations, and customer-facing materials that clearly communicate simulation methodologies, assumptions, findings, and recommendat
• ions.Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and solution validation discussions to support business development and project execu
• tion.Collaborate with Solutions Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, and Delivery teams to validate equipment specifications, system configurations, and operational strate
• gies.Support continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing simulation standards, modeling methodologies, tools, templates, and best pract
• ices.Deliver assigned tasks on schedule while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and professiona
• lism.Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling customer, proprietary, and business-sensitive informa

tion. Required Expe

• rienceBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Logistics Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical disci
• pline.1-3 years of experience developing simulation models, system analysis, or supporting warehouse automation and material handling pro
• jects.Strong understanding of discrete-event simulation principles, methodologies, and statistical analysis techn
• niques.Strong programming skills with proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Python; C; C
• ++; R.Experience using simulation and emulation software such as: Siemens Plant Simulation; FlexSim; AutoMod; AnyLogic; Similar simulation pla
• tformsStrong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving s
• kills.Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into meaningful operational recommenda
• tions.Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audi
• ences.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultane

ously.
Pr

• eferredAble to speak M

andarin
*Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States/Canada and must provide proof of eligibility upon hire in accordance with federal reg

ulations. Work Environment and Physical Re

• quirementsTravel up to 15% / Primarily Domestic, but with some internatio