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Automation Systems Modeling Engineer

Savoye North America, Inc.
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA designs and integrates supply chain solutions. We provide innovative solutions to some of the most perplexing logistics processes through a full range of Advanced Software Solutions and Advanced Technologies systems. As a leading logistics service provider, we are excited for our growth and commitment to customizing global logistics solutions.
 
We are searching for an Automation Systems Modeling Engineer to join our team of innovative and passionate individuals who are powered by their passion for service delivery. Build your career in an innovative, growing company by developing a working knowledge of SAVOYE systems and supporting our clients.
 
Job Summary
A successful Automation Systems Modeling Engineer will strive for excellence in client satisfaction and enjoy troubleshooting. This role will support our clients across the business. This role is an integral part of our client-focused business model as clients are the foundation of our business.

Qualification, Education, and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or software engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent experience. A master’s degree will also be considered.
  • 10 Years of Experience preferably in the Material Handling Industry, with a focus on conveyance, sortation, automated storage and retrieval, and fixed and mobile robotics applications
  • Proficiency with CAD software applications such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, and SolidWorks
  • Proficiency with Digital Twin software platforms, including Emulate3D or Process Simulate
  • Proficiency with development in Visual Studio (C , C#)
  • Familiarity with R, Python, and Excel for data analysis and reporting, along with SQL-based RDBMS systems
  • Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Beckhoff PLC programming a plus
  • Ability to travel up to 15% to support sales, project design and engineering efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Comfortability working in a team environment
  • Experienced and proactive problem solver
  • Capable of clearly communicating and presenting to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Drive to build out digital twin platforms for both intralogistics systems validation as well as integrated testing efforts

Essential Job Functions

  • Travel to SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA office locations to support sales and engineering teams with intralogistics simulation and emulation efforts.
  • Evaluation and transformation of automated intralogistics systems layouts into physics-based 3D models (CAD to Model).
  • Configuration and development of intralogistics models to accurately reflect the operation of the equipment within the model (shuttles, cranes, conveyors, sortation, robotics, AMRs, etc.).
  • Produce required documentation and reporting for simulations, including system performance analysis, equipment performance, reliability, availability, and systems utilization.
  • Working closely with our sales and engineering teams to support modifications to systems based on results of simulation analysis.
  • Working closely with the software engineering team to build interfaces to SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA’s Advanced Software platform allowing accurate models to be executed.
  • Support controls engineering and software engineering teams with emulation modeling and testing to perform full system integration testing before field deployment.
  • Process ownership for modeling development as well as version control of models, including all components, source code, scripts, and data.
  • Support the Advanced Technologies group in building models for SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA’s product lines.
  • Complete weekly time entry and expense reports

Working Conditions

  • This position may require occasional travel to SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA office locations.
  • Most tasks, projects, and communication with clients, team members, and Managers will be completed using a telephone, microphone, computer, and video technology.
  • Long periods of speaking, sitting, standing, typing, and may be required.
  • Although this is a full-time, Exempt position (40 hours per week), extended hours and evenings may be required based on client needs.
Located in or around one of Savoye offices:
  • Aurora, IL (Headquarters), Preferred
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Victor, NY

BenefitsThis is a full time, salaried, exempt position. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package (see below)

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Annual Bonus Plan
  • Heath, Dental, and Vision insurance offered by BCBS. Offer few H.S.A and PPO options, two dental options, and Vision benefit by EyeMed
  • Voluntary: Short-Term Disability & other ancillary benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital and Accidental insurance)
  • Employer paid-Life insurance and AD&D and Long-Term Disability. Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Paid time off (PTO) including sick time. Separate Bereavement Leave
  • Generous Company Holidays
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Acknowledgement
SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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