Senior Engineer Autonomous Factory Simulation
Infineon · Malacca
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Your role
Key responsibilities in your new role
In this role, you will gather manufacturing requirements, design and develop simulation models, and deploy data-driven solutions to optimize production processes. You will leverage your expertise in simulation modeling, manufacturing systems, and software development to improve operational efficiency, enhance productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Collect and analyze requirements from stakeholders to identify simulation needs and objectives
- Develop and maintain complex simulation models using discrete event simulation software to mimic lights-out manufacturing systems, including material flow, equipment, and personnel interactions
- Analyze simulation results to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in manufacturing processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes and optimize system performance, which includes applying optimization models using operations research, linear programming, and reinforcement learning
- Develop and maintain custom software applications, scripts, and tools to support and improve simulation modeling, data analysis, and visualization
- Collect, analyze, and visualize data from simulation models, manufacturing systems, and other sources to inform decision-making and drive process improvements
- Work closely with manufacturing engineers, production, automation engineers, industrial engineers, and other stakeholders to understand manufacturing processes, identify simulation requirements, and communicate simulation results and recommendations
- Provide training and support to junior simulation engineers and other team members on simulation techniques and best practices
- Develop and maintain best practices, methodologies, and standards for simulation modeling, analysis, and deployment within the organization
Your profile
Qualifications and skills to help you succeed
You strive to utilize advanced simulation, programming, and Industry 4.0 technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, automation, and system performance. You combine technical expertise with critical thinking and stakeholder collaboration to deliver impactful and scalable solutions.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Automation Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in discrete event simulation, manufacturing systems, or a related field, with a focus on simulation modeling and analysis
- Proficiency in FlexSim or similar simulation software, as well as programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java
- Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, processes, and technologies, including lights-out manufacturing and factory automation systems, (e.g., material handling automation and robotics)
- Experience with RTD, MCS, AMHS, dispatching, traceability, and monitoring systems
- Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT, AI, and machine learning
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies, factory physics, and operating curve management
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop creative solutions
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams
- Exposure to multi-site automation projects and vendor management for automation and factory system deployments is an added advantage
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