Process Simulation Designer/Operator

CAD Engineering Resources
Southfield, MI
Process Simulation Designer/Operator - Southfield, MI.
Contract Position - HYBRID POSITION
Day Shift - Pay Rate - approximately $33.00/hr.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge & Skills of the Process Simulation Designer/Operator:
Required Skills :
  • Process Simulate Design Operator I / for Body Shop Tooling of Body-In-White Assembly approximately 4-5 years (or more) of experience and some type of formal simulation program
  • Ability to travel (5-20%) for project needs, may be required for technical support
  • Proficient in Siemens Process Simulation Software as an Operator/Designer
  • Strong understanding of Mechanical Design tooling fixture of BIW systems.
  • Knowledge of auto assembly strategies (i.e. part flow within an assembly plant/body shop)
Duties and Responsibilities of the Process Simulation Designer/Operator:
Main areas of responsibilities :
  • Feasibility study and process engineering
  • Define the Robotics and Human operation in the 3D environment
  • Equipment selection (robots, conveyors, tool, etc.) & placement of equipment
  • Tool validation to check feasibility
  • Devlop 3D layout for the robotic simulation
  • Develop reach studies and paths with customer required spec/attributes
  • Preparing 3D models using CAD software
  • Develop kinematics of 3D models and weld guns
  • Weld/Joint distribution, gun selection, gun sectioning
  • Technology process path distribution (sealing, arc weld, etc.)
  • Validation of processes in work cells/stations
    • Simulate Robot moves to verify cycle time, reachability, and feasibility
    • Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic regulations
    • Whole Sim cell cycle time, verified with RSC and correct tooling/controls sequence
    • Develop off-line complete robot programs with multiple robot brands (Comau, Kuka, ABB, Fanuc)
    • Validate the cycle time of each station/line. Optimize robot programs and find solutions in case of cycle time issues
  • Development of robot OLPs to verify reachability of all process and service position
  • Develop robot programs using teach pendant of the major robot brands
  • Download a complete offline robot program in native robot language
  • Configure Robot Controller Simulation (RCS) in the simulation software
  • Validate the cycle time defined in the cycle diagrams
  • Generate a precise evaluation of the cycle time through a detailed cycle simulation
  • Optimize weld distribution to improve the cycle time
  • Apply robot signal logic with SW and VC team
  • Interacting with stakeholder (Customers, System Engineer, project team) to get project input details
  • Development according to customer prescribed documentation and specification
  • Support Reviews with Customer
  • Development of technical documentation of the projects executed
  • Run Swept Volumes for Robot per Customer Requirements
  • Verify the feasibility of solutions and processes. Find and solve issues before the manufacturing phase

Software Required of the Process Simulation Designer/Operator:
  • Process Simulate (Siemens)
  • NX & AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel

Knowledge & Skills of the Process Simulation Designer/Operator:
  • Feasibility study
  • Line Layout planning
  • Basics of Robot application
  • Safety standards Customer, OSHA, NIOSH
  • Good understanding of IO, transfer of information between Robot and PLC
  • Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment and machinery
  • Demonstrated ability to solve engineering problems
  • Good understanding of robot program flow and basic programming theories and languages
  • Experience in at least one of the major 3D modeling tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.) and the ability to quickly self-learn any of the remaining
  • Proficient with at least one or more product/brand (Comau, ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Motoman, Kawasaki, etc.)
  • 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, etc.)
  • Ability to create well-written, concise technical reports discussing project results as well as create professional documents/videos from simulations that illustrate concepts
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tool (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent tool for word processing, calculations, presentations

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.

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Posted 2025-08-07

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