Simulation Engineer

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success.  Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.  Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions.

R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.  Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions.  R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability.  The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper. 

Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm.  Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services.  Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs.

What Apperture Offers Associates:

Apperture Solutions is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid company holidays
• Career Development Program
• Retirement and Financial Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

General Description

We are seeking a technically curious and motivated engineer looking to grow in the field of process simulation. The Simulation Engineer will support the development and deployment of simulation environments using technologies such as DeltaV Mimic™. This position involves hands-on configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of control system simulations to improve project delivery and operator readiness. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of control systems and a willingness to learn advanced simulation tools, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that enhance manufacturing performance.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy simulation environments using Emerson’s DeltaV Mimic™ or similar platforms to support control system development, testing, and operator training.
• Develop dynamic simulation models that accurately replicate plant behavior for both batch and continuous processes, enabling risk-free validation of control strategies and operational documentation.
• Integrate simulation platforms with control system emulators to facilitate off-line testing of control logic, graphics, and alarm strategies prior to commissioning.
• Provide simulation-based training for operators using actual plant configurations and control graphics to enhance safety, productivity, and response to abnormal situations.
• Troubleshoot, optimize simulation configurations, and maintain simulation models that mirror live plant operations for continuous improvement and predictive analysis.
• Support Model Acceptance Tests (“MAT”s) / Software Acceptance Tests (“SAT”s)
• Support start-up and commissioning activities at customer sites
• Travel in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia – approximately 25%
• Work independently or as part of a team at customer sites to deliver high-impact simulation solutions that improve commissioning timelines and operational certainty.

Required Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in team environment; a team player
• Self-directed, self-motivated, and detail oriented
• Customer focused
• Organized and reliable; Demonstrates integrity
• Be a United States Citizen with a valid driver’s license.
• This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office and two days working from home.

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., other related disciplines or equivalent experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience with DeltaV Mimic or similar platforms
• 0-5 years of relevant experience with DeltaV or other Process Control System
• MS Office Experience
• MS Excel Experience

Preferred Experience/Competencies

• Experience with Control System Emulators
• Understanding of process dynamics
• Prior experience working in a relevant manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Kneeling
• Reaching Overhead
• Climbing
• Pushing and Pulling
• Lifting - 20 pounds
• Using a Computer
• Using a Telephone
• Driving

Apperture Solutions is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of Apperture Solutions’ Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Apperture Solutions, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.