[Remote] Simulation Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hai Robotics is revolutionizing warehouse automation with intelligent robotics systems that combine scalable standards with customer-specific customization. The Simulation Engineer will design, analyze, and validate simulation and emulation models for automated warehouse and material handling solutions, supporting system optimization, pre-sales, and project delivery. The role also provides technical support to global solution design teams and collaborates with customers and cross-functional teams to develop innovative robotic automation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain discrete-event simulation and emulation models to evaluate the performance, throughput, capacity, and operational efficiency of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), autonomous case-handling robots (ACRs), and other material handling systems
- Support pre-sales, solution design, and project delivery activities by creating low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation models that validate proposed customer solutions
- Partner with global Solution Engineering teams to understand simulation and emulation requirements and provide data-driven recommendations for system and layout optimization
- Analyze customer operational data, business requirements, and workflow processes to develop accurate simulation models and performance forecasts
- Configure, execute, and analyze simulation scenarios, sensitivity studies, statistical experiments, and performance evaluations
- Interpret simulation results and provide actionable recommendations to improve system design, throughput, storage density, labor utilization, and overall operational performance
- Create technical reports, presentations, and customer-facing materials that clearly communicate simulation methodologies, assumptions, findings, and recommendations
- Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and solution validation discussions to support business development and project execution
- Collaborate with Solutions Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, and Delivery teams to validate equipment specifications, system configurations, and operational strategies
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing simulation standards, modeling methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices
- Deliver assigned tasks on schedule while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and professionalism
- Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling customer, proprietary, and business-sensitive information
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Logistics Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
- 1-3 years of experience developing simulation models, system analysis, or supporting warehouse automation and material handling projects
- Strong understanding of discrete-event simulation principles, methodologies, and statistical analysis techniques
- Strong programming skills with proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Python; C; C++; R
- Experience using simulation and emulation software such as: Siemens Plant Simulation; FlexSim; AutoMod; AnyLogic; Similar simulation platforms
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into meaningful operational recommendations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States/Canada and must provide proof of eligibility upon hire in accordance with federal regulations
- Able to speak Mandarin
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