General Motors

Robotic Process Simulation Engineer

General Motors • $92K — $110K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field.
  • Experience in automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier environments, or significant exposure to industrial automation and robotics.
  • Proficient in manufacturing engineering, process design, and simulation with preference for Siemens Tecnomatix.
  • Hands-on experience in simulation or advanced digital tools within a manufacturing environment that influenced tooling and automation decisions.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC hardware and software design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead robotic process simulation for programs, aligning virtual models with real-world requirements.
  • Define and validate simulation requirements, using virtual models to refine tooling and line layouts.
  • Translate simulation results into technical requirements for engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Implement GM Global Standards to ensure consistency and reusability in simulation practices.
  • Conduct technical reviews with teams and manage risk through data-driven insights.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional disciplines to align simulation with business and launch objectives.
  • Connect virtual models to physical execution to troubleshoot and mitigate risks during launch.
  • Capture lessons learned for continuous improvement and enhance Digital Twin roadmap.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility in location assignments.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continual learning.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and advanced digital tools.
  • Collaborative work culture with multifaceted teams.
  • Travel opportunities for site visits and cross-functional collaboration.
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Job Description

The Role

As a Robotic Process Simulation Engineer, you will apply deep technical expertise in manufacturing automation, robotics, and simulation to solve complex production challenges and shape how GM designs, automates, and validates assembly lines. You will lead simulation activities that improve safety, quality, cost, throughput, and launch readiness across GM plants.

This role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing engineer who wants to remain hands-on with digital twins, advanced automation, robotics simulation, and offline programming while influencing the design and launch of future plants and manufacturing systems. From early concept development through Start of Production, you will connect virtual models to real-world requirements and help teams make better, faster, data-driven decisions before equipment is built.

Work may involve the development and testing of advanced process technology.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the robotic process simulation scope for assigned programs or systems, ensuring virtual models accurately represent real-world requirements, constraints, standards, and plant conditions from concept through Start of Production.
  • Define, document, and validate simulation requirements. Use virtual models to evaluate and refine tooling, automation concepts, robot reach and motion, line layouts, cycle time, throughput, ergonomics, and process feasibility before physical implementation.
  • Translate simulation findings into clear technical requirements, recommendations, and actionable inputs for internal engineering teams, manufacturing sites, and suppliers.
  • Deploy and continuously improve GM Global Standards across projects, enabling common solutions, reusable simulation content, and consistent practices across regions and homerooms.
  • Lead technical reviews with cross-functional and supplier teams to align on simulation methods, assumptions, risks, constraints, and mitigations. Escalate issues with data-driven recommendations and clearly defined trade-offs.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Controls, IT, Plant Operations, Safety, and other disciplines to align simulation activities with business strategies, engineering standards, and launch objectives.
  • Support site execution and launch by connecting virtual models to physical implementation, troubleshooting discrepancies, and using simulation outputs to reduce risk related to timing, throughput, ergonomics, quality, and production readiness.
  • Apply simulation and advanced digital tools to identify constraints, quantify benefits, improve quality and efficiency, and support investment decisions for automation and tooling.
  • Capture, publish, and reuse lessons learned from completed projects to strengthen continuous improvement, future automation strategies, and the Digital Twin roadmap.
  • Contribute to the resolution of complex manufacturing problems and help drive scalable solutions across GM manufacturing operations.
  • Travel to manufacturing and supplier sites as required, approximately 10%.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
  • Experience in one or more of the following environments:
    • Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier environments.
    • Software or automation companies with significant exposure to industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing simulation.
  • Experience in manufacturing engineering, process design, and process simulation, preferably with Siemens Tecnomatix.
  • Meaningful experience applying simulation or advanced digital tools in a real manufacturing environment, including studies that influenced tooling, automation, line design, or process decisions.
  • Thorough knowledge of PLC hardware, software design, and engineering fundamentals.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, and related design documentation.
  • Working knowledge of robot programming and troubleshooting, preferably with FANUC robots.
  • Knowledge of plant-floor automation systems and their interfaces with manufacturing operations.
  • Ability to contribute to the resolution of complex manufacturing problems using structured analysis and sound engineering judgment.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional and supplier teams.
  • Ability to learn quickly, build functional expertise, and apply knowledge to new technologies and manufacturing environments.
  • Project management and site-execution skills.
  • Ability to travel approximately 10%.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • 3+ years of experience in automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier environments, and/or software or automation companies with significant exposure to industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing simulation.
  • Hands-on experience conducting robot and PLC simulation studies, including the creation, optimization, and validation of offline programs.
  • Experience with digital twin development, robotic process simulation, virtual commissioning, or advanced manufacturing simulation.
  • Understanding of robot interfaces with PLCs, line controllers, machines, conveyors, safety devices, and other automation equipment.
  • Ability to interpret electrical and electronic requirements associated with robotic and automated manufacturing systems.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing health and safety principles, including ergonomics, safety standards, risk assessment, and guarding concepts.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing site execution, equipment installation, run-at-rate, launch, or Start of Production activities.
  • Experience developing reusable simulation assets, standard work, technical documentation, or global engineering standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and influence decisions across engineering, operations, and supplier teams.

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.The selected candidate will be required to travel

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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