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Simulation Engineer at Insight Global Simulation Engineer at Insight Global in Ferndale, Michigan Posted in 1 day ago. Type: full-time Job Description: Title: Simulation Engineer Location: Warren, MI Duration: 12 month Contract Must Haves: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related technical discipline. Experience with manufacturing simulation and digital factory software. Proficiency with Plant Simulation Experience utilizing AutoCAD, FactoryCAD, or factory layout design software. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, ergonomics, and industrial engineering principles. Experience performing capacity studies, cycle time analysis, and production system optimization. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Plusses: Experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim and virtual robotics simulation environments. Exposure to robotics, automation systems, AMRs, AGVs, machine vision, or smart manufacturing technologies. Experience supporting automotive OEM or Tier 1 manufacturing operations. Knowledge of digital twins, Industry 4.0 technologies, and advanced manufacturing initiatives. Familiarity with manufacturing launches, automation deployment, and production readiness activities. Experience integrating simulation results into business cases and capital planning activities. Job Description: Insight Global is looking for a Manufacturing Simulation Engineer / Digital Factory Engineer. This Simulation Engineer will support the design, validation, and optimization of advanced manufacturing systems using digital simulation technologies. This role will leverage Plant Simulation, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, AutoCAD, FactoryCAD, and digital factory modeling tools to evaluate automation concepts, optimize manufacturing processes, and enable future-state production strategies. The ideal candidate combines industrial engineering fundamentals with automation expertise and creative problem-solving skills to develop innovative manufacturing solutions. Develop and maintain digital factory models using Plant Simulation Utilize NVIDIA Isaac Sim to simulate robotic systems, autonomous workflows, and advanced automation concepts in virtual manufacturing environments. Design production layouts, equipment placement strategies, and material flow concepts using AutoCAD and FactoryCAD. Perform simulation studies to validate throughput, cycle times, labor utilization, buffering, and manufacturing capacity requirements. Evaluate automation opportunities and develop recommendations that improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Support facility planning, manufacturing expansion projects, and new product launches through simulation-based decision making. Create digital twins of manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and optimize production workflows before physical installation. Collaborate with automation, controls, robotics, manufacturing, and operations teams to validate proposed production system designs. Analyze simulation results and present data-driven recommendations to engineering and leadership teams. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through virtual testing and scenario analysis. Compensation: $35/hr to $45/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.