Process Simulation Designer/Operator (BIW Tooling Fixture) - Southfield, MI.
Six-month contract position
Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour maximum


* Please note, this is not a position for someone who has previously been a Product Designer and/or Engineer - Please do not apply*


Our customer based in Southfield, MI. is looking to fill a hybrid Process Simulation Designer/Operator (BIW Tooling Fixture) position. This opening is for someone with a background in GM Siemens Process Simulate software experience.

Required Skills - Main area of responsibilities:

• Feasibility study and process engineering
• Define Robotics and Human operation in the 3D environment
• Equipment selection (robots, conveyors, tool, etc.) and placement of equipment
• Tool validation to check feasibility
• Develop 3D layout for the robotic simulation
• Develop reach studies and paths with customer required specs/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 welding, etc.)
• Validation of process 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, etc.)
  • Validate the cycle time of each station/line. Optimize robot programs and find solutions in case of cycle time issues
• Development of robot OLP's 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 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 stakeholders (Customers, System Engineers, project team) to get project input details
• Development according to customer prescribed documentation and specification
• Support Review with Customer
• Development of technical documentation for 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.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge & Skills of the Process Simulation Designer/Operator (BIW Tooling Fixture):

• Process Simulate Designer Operator I/ for Body Shop Tooling of Body-In-White Assembly
• Approximately 4-5 years 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)
• Process Simulate (Siemens) software
• NX and AutoCAD software
• Microsoft Excel

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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