Simulation Engineer

Simulation Engineer

Swisslog is growing! Join our Sales, Solutions and Design team as a Simulation Engineer who will extract data and analyze it to design warehouses (intra logistics) based on data files from potential clients operating or planning warehouses.

Methods of data-analysis of warehouses in Swisslog’s line of business are available.

Based on data-analysis and Material Handling solutions developed by System Designers or Consultants, simulate the solution using our simulation tool (AutoMod and/or SIM3D).

Responsibilities

• Data-analysis tools such as MS Excel, MS Access, and SQL Server.
• Mathematical formulas commonly used in material handling business (Pareto curve, safety stock, etc.).
• Understand basics in material handling systems (will get training).
• Understand typical warehouse operations (will get training).
• Experience in computer simulation works (in material handling or other flow simulations) with any simulation tool.

• Conduct communication with clients to clarify any received data files.
• Good English required.

• High analytical thinking to understand data files received from clients and their relation to client operations.
• Judge received data and clarify any requirements for professional data analysis to form the basis for material handling solutions.

• Adjust data-analysis to different material handling solutions and future growth scenarios as directed by System Designers and Consultants.

• Strong skills in working together with a team to meet set deadlines and tasks.
• Present data-analysis results to internal teams at reviews and to clients.

• Open-minded communication skills for clear communication between team members and clients.

• Newport News, VA office.

Application Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a preference for a major in Math.
• Proficient in at least one simulation package for material handling systems.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Access.
• Experience in any simulation package.
• At least 3 years of experience in data-analysis and mathematical analysis.
• Experience from Material Handling industry and logistics/supply chain environment is preferred.
• Proficient in SQL Server (programming) or similar is strongly preferred.