Technical Leader Simulation

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Southfield, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Automotive • Energy
The Role
Lead mechanical design and 3D process simulation for robotic cells, welding, assembly, conveyance and transfer systems. Manage projects from quotation through commissioning, estimate labor/costs, coordinate design reviews, support risk assessments (PFMEA/MFMEA/Safety & CE), mentor engineers, track robotic equipment, and provide floor-level technical and programming support. Travel as required.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Role Summary 

The Simulation Technical Leader supports the Project Engineer in all 3D process simulation activities, coordinates 2D requirements and technical documentation, and leads mechanical design efforts. The role covers robotic cells, welding, assembly, conveyance, and transfer systems, managing projects from quotation through commissioning while guiding engineering teams and resources.

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Interpret customer and plant specifications; apply Comau mechanical design standards. 
  • Plan, execute, and oversee robotic cell and equipment design and development. 
  • Estimate labor and content for proposals and engineering changes. 
  • Lead, delegate, and manage mechanical design teams and project resources. 
  • Develop manpower plans, timelines, and cost projections; report status to Project Engineer. 
  • Coordinate design reviews, approvals, and cross‑functional communication. 
  • Support risk assessments (PFMEA, MFMEA, Safety & CE) and installation activities. 
  • Track and specify robotic equipment; develop robotic tasks. 
  • Coach and mentor engineers; establish standards and drive continuous improvement. 
  • Provide technical floor support and moderate programming input. 
  • Travel as required (local, domestic, or international).
Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Business
  • Overall Experience: Extensive previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this position. Active participation on 5 or more projects.
  • Job Training: Employees in this occupation usually need training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

 

Core Capabilities 

  • Strong mechanical systems knowledge (machines, tools, print reading). 
  • Proficiency with CAD tools, Windows, and Microsoft Office. 
  • Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and regulations. 
  • Project planning, systems evaluation, troubleshooting, and documentation skills. 
  • Effective customer interaction, communication, training, and mentoring abilities.

 

Personal Attributes 

  • Strong leadership, organization, and resource management skills. 
  • Ability to supervise teams, ensure standards compliance, and support commissioning. 
  • Detail‑oriented with the ability to balance creativity and standardization.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Business
  • Extensive prior engineering experience with active participation on 5+ projects
  • Experience in robotic cell and equipment design (welding, assembly, conveyance, transfer systems)
  • Proficiency with CAD tools
  • Proficiency with Windows
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with 3D process simulation
  • Knowledge and ability to support PFMEA, MFMEA, Safety & CE risk assessments
  • Project planning, manpower planning, timelines, and cost estimation experience
  • Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring mechanical design teams
  • Ability to provide technical floor support and moderate programming input
  • Willingness and ability to travel (local, domestic, international)
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The Company
HQ: Grugliasco
6,502 Employees
Year Founded: 1973

What We Do

Comau is a worldwide leader in the industrial automation field. We offer complete engineering solutions, from product development to the realization of industrial process and automation systems. Through dynamic research and development we constantly expand and improve our product portfolio. Our competencies in Body Assembly, Powertrain Machining & Assembly, and Robotics enable Comau to deliver innovative products, systems, and solutions that suit manufacturing requirements in industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Railway, Commercial Vehicles, Renewable Energy, Heavy Industry, and General Industry.

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