Automation Simulation Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Simulation Engineer - Customer Solutions

Position Summary

OPEX Corporation is looking for a full-time Simulation Engineer to join the Customer Solutions team.  This position will be based in our Moorestown, NJ office. The Simulation Engineer will be responsible for developing simulation models and conducting simulation analyses to support OPEX engineering and customer solutions projects.  The Simulation Engineer will collaborate with the data analytics team as well as members of the sales and engineering teams to model our advanced material handling systems and provide complete warehouse solutions (including internal and external automation equipment) to OPEX customers. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of baseline simulation models of OPEX material handling components and sub-systems
• Apply models to create full-system simulations and animations
• Prepare and analyze model input and output data
• Design and conduct simulation experiments to support decision making 
• Interpret and present simulation results to cross-functional teams and customers
• Develop efficient material flows and drive system design by analyzing component and system utilization and throughput
• Review customer facility drawings to identify and communicate layout concerns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data analytics, design and integration engineering, controls, software, and business development
• Participate in OPEX product training and ongoing technical/professional skills development as required

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial/Systems Engineering (or a related STEM field) required
• 3+ years of simulation modeling and analysis experience
• Advanced degree may be substituted for experience where applicable
• Working knowledge of 3D discrete-event simulation software (FlexSim preferred)
• Good understanding of data analysis and statistics
• Experience with scripting and/or programming languages (e.g., Python, C++)
• Working knowledge of 3D design software (AutoCAD preferred)
• Experience in automated material handling systems preferred
• Experience in warehousing/logistics preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and support multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to own and execute simulation engineering assignments
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel to OPEX and customer sites as necessary (typically less than 20% per year)
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of applications including Word, Excel, and Office

Physical/Work Environments

• Professional office environment
• Sitting for an extended period of time

Company Overview

OPEX Corporation is more than a manufacturer of machines. We continuously reimagine technology to power the future for our customers. 

With an innovative approach, we engineer unique automated solutions that support our customers so they can solve the most pressing business challenges for both today and tomorrow. Our scalable Warehouse, Document, and Mail Automation solutions improve workflow, accelerate change, and drive efficiencies in infrastructure. 

We are a family-owned and operated organization with more than 1400 committed employees who innovate, manufacture, install, and service products that are helping transform industry every day. We listen to our customers, respect each other, and work together to help reimagine the future through automated solutions. 

At OPEX, we are Next Generation Automation.

Benefits:

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Full medical, dental and vision with low employee contribution rates
• Paid holidays and PTO allowance
• 401k with matching and profit sharing
• Basic life insurance, short term and long-term disability
• On-site fitness facility
• Tuition reimbursement available

OPEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.