Simulation Engineer

1 day ago


Lake Orion, Michigan, United States JR Automation Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Description
The Opportunity:
JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we're always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Join us as a
Simulation Engineer
in
Holland, MI
or
Lake Orion, MI
as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type:
This role can be located at our headquarters in Holland, MI or our facility in Lake Orion, MI.

How You'll Make An Impact

  • Work with customers, sales, and engineering teams to develop solutions requiring simulations.
  • Work with the Application Engineers if simulations are needed in proposals.
  • Balance project priority and cross-business unit work.
  • Initiate, facilitate and cultivate external relationships and partnerships.
  • Build processes and retain relationships to share simulation capabilities, processes and knowledge across all JR Automation companies and business units.
  • Adhere to JR Automation and Simulation Engineering standards and processes.
  • Maintain the quality, respectability, and professionalism that JR Automation requires.

Simulation Capabilities

  • Perform robotic reach & cycle time studies.
  • Perform system throughput studies.
  • Work with the design teams to validate tooling, layout, and robot selection.
  • Provide engineering teams with robot paths, OLPs and data.
  • Produce simulation videos and images.
  • Professionally present the simulation and findings to the team and customer.

Additional Opportunities

  • Develop simulations for virtual commissioning, including digital twins.
  • Develop advanced simulation tools.
  • Develop simulation standards, processes, models, and scripts/control.
  • Provide high quality realistic imaging and 3D animation videos for marketing.

Note:
This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum 3+ years of direct experience with robotics, preferably within the industrial automation or comparable industry.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Software engineering preferred.
  • Experience with robotic and/or discrete simulation software preferred, software such as:
  • RobotStudio
  • RoboGuide
  • Visual Components
  • Emulate3D
  • Process Simulate
  • Plant Simulate
  • Industrial robotic automated work cell design experience.
  • Ability to experiment while reviewing concepts, think out-of-the-box, and providing solutions.
  • Strong logical and critical thinking. Programming experience is preferred.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.
  • Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives with varying priorities.
  • Some travel required and willingness to commit to extended travel periods for project-based work, training, sales events, and conferences. Some international traveling could be required.

Disclaimer:
JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview
At
JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company,
we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what's possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.
Fueled by Possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.


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