Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
3+ years in plant modeling or simulation environments.
Strong understanding of Model-Based Development (MBD).
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools.
Proficiency in 0D/1D physical system modeling.
Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) methods.
Fluency in at least one scripting language.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain plant models for various vehicle systems.
Ensure model fidelity aligns with development phases.
Validate models against system requirements and test data.
Support optimization for model efficiency in simulations.
Integrate models into XIL workflows for virtual testing.
Collaborate with engineers to align models with control strategies.
Contribute to continuous improvement of modeling processes.
Benefits
Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Opportunities for technical leadership development.
Engagement in system-level development and validation.
Involvement in continuous process improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Plant Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop, validate, and maintain high-quality plant models supporting XIL, virtual validation, and system integration activities.
This role focuses on building scalable, reusable models across multiple vehicle domains and ensuring alignment with system-level requirements and verification workflows.
The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including system design, architecture, controls, and testing organizations to enable efficient virtual development and validation using model-based techniques.
This role is ideal for engineers who:
Enjoy deep technical work in modeling and simulation
Want to contribute to system-level development and validation
Are building toward technical leadership or system architecture roles
Key Responsibilities:
Plant Model Development
Develop and maintain 0D/1D plant models representing physical systems (e.g., propulsion, chassis, ADAS, infotainment).
Ensure models meet appropriate fidelity levels depending on development phase (concept, design, integration, validation).
Perform model validation and correlation against requirements and test data.
Support model reduction and optimization for simulation efficiency.
Model-Based Development Support
Integrate plant models into XIL workflows and environments.
Support virtual testing, requirement validation, and system verification activities.
Collaborate with controls and system engineers to ensure alignment between plant models and control strategies.
Contribute to continuous integration pipelines for model development and validation.
Collaboration & Integration
Work with:
System and functional design teams
Architecture and simulation framework teams
Testing and validation teams
Suppliers and tool vendors
Ensure plant models:
Are compatible with simulation platforms
Support cross-domain integration
Enable efficient data exchange and reuse
Model Quality & Governance
Follow established modeling best practices and standards
Participate in:
Model reviews
Quality checks and validation processes
Maintain:
Model documentation
Version control and configuration management
Continuous Improvement
Support initiatives to improve:
Model fidelity and performance
Reusability and scalability
Simulation efficiency
Contribute to tool evaluation, benchmarking, and process enhancements
Requirements / Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience in plant modeling, simulation, or V&V environments
Strong understanding of Model-Based Development (MBD) and virtual testing methods
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools
Knowledge of physical system modeling (0D/1D)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and methods
Experience in one scripting language
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in automotive OEM
Familiarity with xIL environments (MIL/SIL/HIL)
Understanding of automotive V&V processes and standards
Experience with:
Model validation and correlation
Variant/configuration management
Version control systems
Domain experience in:
Propulsion
ADAS
Chassis
Infotainment
Key Competencies:
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and commitment to model quality
