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Engineer, Production Simulation And Digital Engineering

Schaeffler AGFort Mill, SC

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities

Digital Engineering & Simulation

  • Design and execute digital simulations and statistical analyses to validate value streams, layouts, and processes before physical implementation.
  • Develop and apply digital engineering methodologies - integrating products, processes, and resources - throughout the entire production lifecycle.
  • Perform digital verification of feasibility for manufacturing concepts, using data-driven approaches to reduce risk and accelerate decision-making.

Automation & Machine Interlinking

  • Plan, simulate, and implement machine interlinking concepts using Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), from initial concept through to full-scale deployment.
  • Evaluate and integrate new automation technologies, assessing their impact on cycle time, tooling, quality, and material flow.

Production Support & Troubleshooting

  • Partner with production teams to identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing issues using statistical and digital tools, ensuring root causes are addressed sustainably.
  • Initiate and lead structured troubleshooting processes based on live production data, driving corrective actions through to completion.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Schaeffler's global manufacturing technology networks - including division, business division, and business unit groups - while maintaining strong alignment with regional stakeholders.

Your Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field and 1 year of experience
  • Relevant professional experience in production and digitalization with focus on disruptive concepts and technologies.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end digital engineering in linking product, process, and resource contexts, integration of design, simulation, and production.
  • Demonstrated competency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, RoS), databases, and business/manufacturing software, and software development.
  • Experience in applying and customizing digital engineering and simulation tools (e.g., Plant Simulation, Visual Components, 3D experience, FlexSim, Omniverse etc) and developing and implementing proprietary software tools.
  • Experience in the field of Industrial Metaverse and in development and implementation of digital production twins.
  • Demonstrated competency in analyzing and evaluating production and logistics frameworks from technical and economic standpoints, including methodologies associated with Lean Production.
  • Strong analytical skills and structured, solution-oriented working style.
  • Interpersonal proficiency including teamwork, goal orientation, conflict management, and effective communication.
  • External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Preferred:

  • Master's degree in an engineering related field
  • Experience in animation and visualization

Our Offering

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match

  • Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits

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This job at Schaeffler AG is located in Fort Mill, SC, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Schaeffler AG?
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What employment applies to this position at Schaeffler AG?
Schaeffler AG lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Schaeffler AG?
Schaeffler AG is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Schaeffler AG for this role?
Schaeffler AG offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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