Simulation Engineer

· Develop, simulate, and validate robotic automation processes.

· Selecting and placing equipment like robots, conveyors, and tools, ensuring their feasibility.

· Perform cycle time analysis, reachability studies, and collision detection to ensure optimal robotic motion and accessibility within defined layouts.

· Prepare and maintain detailed robot path programming, tool orientation, and motion logic, aligning with the process requirements.

· Developing kinematics for 3D models and welding guns, and ensuring proper weld/joint distribution.

· Verifying the entire simulation cell cycle time and optimizing robot programs for cycle time issues.

· Generate and verify Offline Robot Programs (OLP) for various robot brands such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa, and assist in uploading and testing these programs during commissioning.

· Configuring Robot Controller Simulation (RCS) within simulation software and coordinating robot signal logic with software and validation/control teams.

· Work closely with the layout design and process planning teams to verify cell layouts, fixture positions, and tooling access for robotic operations.

· Support the development of digital twin models for virtual validation of automation lines and robotic cells.

· Create detailed simulation documentation, including cycle time charts, robot process reports, motion studies, and simulation videos for project reviews and customer presentations.

· Support virtual and physical commissioning by providing simulation data, program backups, and resolving discrepancies between offline and online robot behavior.

· Support the preparation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and internal knowledge documentation for robotic simulation best practices.

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of simulation methodologies, templates, and digital validation practices within the team.

· Diploma of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical OR Production OR Electrical OR Instrumentation & Control OR Industrial Engineering

· Familiarity with robotics frameworks and platforms, such as RobotStudio, Fanuc RoboGuide, MotoSim etc and experience with robot programming languages, such as ABB's RAPID, Fanuc's KAREL.

· Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

· Proficiency in Process Simulate, robot simulation, and BIW processes

· Basic knowledge in weld balance and root cause analysis

· Feasibility study, Line Layout planning, Basics of Robot application

· Good understanding of IO, transfer of information between Robot and PLC

· Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment and machinery

· Good understanding of robot program flow and basic programming theories and languages

· Experience in at least one of the major 3D Modelling tools and the ability to quickly self-learn.

· Experience in the major 3D Simulation tool/s (PS preferred) (and the ability to quickly self-learn any of the remaining. Proficient with at least one or more of major product/brand (Comau, ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Motoman, Kawasaki, other…).

· Minimum relevant experience required: 02 years

· May be required to retrieve backups from production robots and extract relevant information or upload programs to simulation tools with minimal support. Required to develop OLP programs from simulations and ensure that they work in actual robots with minimal support.

· Hands on experience processing for at least one or more of the Automation technology processes (Spot Welding, Arc Welding, Sealer/Dispense, Riveting, Palletization, Robotic Material, Handling, Paint, …)

· Experience with Simulation softwares.

· Basic understanding of PLC logic and control systems.

· Knowledge of digital twin, Industry 4.0, and virtual commissioning tools.

Place of work: Work from office (Ahmedabad) & customer site (India & Abroad) as per project requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Simulation: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Hindi, English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person