Job Description

Danfoss Climate Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Simulation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in discrete-event simulation, manufacturing optimization, and automation technologies to enhance production efficiency and support decision-making processes. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining digital models, ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing systems, and driving innovation in our production operations.
Our factory operates with high production variability and short throughput times, requiring advanced automation and seamless processes. Our team develops simulation models to optimize manufacturing processes, coordinate production equipment such as robots and conveyors, and support manual assembly operations. You will be part of a global team exploring new technologies to improve efficiency and production outcomes.

Job Responsibilities Developing, maintaining, and optimizing discrete-event simulation models to support manufacturing and production efficiency. Applying operations research techniques to derive data-driven solutions for production optimization. Supporting production engineering teams by providing decision-making insights through advanced simulations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation models with real-world production systems. Utilizing and enhancing manufacturing simulation tools such as Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation and Visual Components. Supporting the automation team with PLC programming (preferably Siemens) to enhance system performance. Incorporating 3D CAD models and robot programming (preferably KUKA) into simulation workflows. Analyzing production data to identify improvement opportunities and validate simulation outcomes. Driving innovation and exploring new technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency. E2E Supply Chain simulations Background & Skills Solid experience with discrete-event simulation tools such as Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation or Visual Components. Knowledge of operations research techniques, stochastic modeling, and optimization methodologies. Experience with PLC programming (preferably Siemens) for automation and process control. Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling for integration with simulation models. Experience with robot programming (preferably KUKA) for automation applications. Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, statistical methods, and predictive modeling. Ability to work collaboratively with production engineers, automation specialists, and IT teams. A proactive mindset, passion for process improvement, and a drive for innovation. Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.