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JOB SUMMARY:

The Simulation Engineer 3 is an advanced engineering individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, and deploying product simulation, digital twin, and immersive technology solutions that support virtual validation, design maturation, manufacturing readiness, and operational excellence. This position collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, safety, and information technology teams to implement simulation-driven engineering methodologies that improve product quality, accelerate development timelines, reduce physical testing requirements, and enable data-driven decision making across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, deploy, and maintain product simulation processes, tools, and technologies to support virtual validation, design maturation, manufacturing readiness, and early issue detection.
• Apply simulation-driven engineering methodologies to evaluate product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and system behavior in order to reduce physical testing requirements and minimize late-stage engineering changes.
• Design, develop, and implement digital twin solutions that support product development, manufacturing, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Define, develop, and deploy AR/VR use cases that support engineering, manufacturing, quality, safety, training, collaboration, and operational effectiveness objectives.
• Design and implement immersive technology solutions for virtual design reviews, engineering collaboration, training programs, and operational support activities.
• Integrate simulation, AR/VR, and digital engineering solutions with enterprise systems including PLM, CAD, CAE, and related engineering data platforms to ensure data traceability, revision control, and information reuse.
• Develop automated workflows and digital engineering solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, and standardization across engineering and manufacturing functions.
• Lead proof-of-concept activities, pilot implementations, technology assessments, and vendor evaluations to identify and deploy innovative simulation and immersive technology capabilities.
• Support the transition of successful pilot solutions into scalable, standardized, and sustainable enterprise engineering capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Logistics, and Information Technology teams to identify business needs and implement effective technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineering and manufacturing teams regarding simulation technologies, digital twin applications, and immersive engineering solutions.
• Support governance, standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement of simulation and immersive technology platforms across programs and business units.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-focused recommendations and measurable outcomes for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ Years of Engineering experience demonstrating progressive technical responsibility

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of simulation-driven design, virtual validation, and engineering analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of AR/VR technologies and immersive engineering applications.
• Understanding of digital engineering, product lifecycle management, and engineering data governance principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and drive adoption of new technologies across functional organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and technical initiatives simultaneously.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 
• 401K with 4% Company Match 
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays 
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs 
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance 
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs 
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Development and Ongoing Training 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program 
• Volunteer Opportunities 
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) 
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Annual Salary: $107,000 - $133,000