Simulation Engineer - Design Systems, Inc.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 3+years' experience in developing simulation models.
• Experience developing material flow Discrete Event Simulation is a plus.
• Programming experience (Plant Simulation Sim talk preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing engineering environment preferred.
• Knowledge of different type of transportation systems such as AGV, fork truck, tugger, conveyor and control logic are preferred.
• Experience with Excel (VBA a plus).
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidate must have basic AutoCAD skill, strong MS Office suite skill, and able to succeed in a high paced environment with minimal oversight.

Position Duties:

• Develop, verify and validate simulation models utilizing dynamic simulation software (preferably Plant Simulation from Siemens)
• Production line simulations.
• Conveyors systems (Power & Free, Skids, Monorails, etc).
• Material Handling systems such as fork trucks, tuggers, AGV, AGC, etc.
• Gantry/Bridge Cranes and ASRS systems.
• Develop asset library for items listed above.
• Perform delivery routes analysis, operator efficiency analysis.
• Throughput capacity/bottleneck and downtime analysis.
• Vehicle/carrier/pallet resource optimization.
• Storage capacity determination/sensitivity analysis.
• Develop reports summarizing simulation findings and suggestions.

Computer Skills:

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Plant Simulation
• Other Simulation Software

Education:

• Bachelor's degree - Mechanical, Industrial, or Computer Science

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel
• Valid driver's license