Simulation Engineer

Matchtech
Loughborough
1 year ago
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Job summary


Modeling and Simulation Engineer required for our esciting Green Tech company in East Midlands. Experience of Mathworks tools required.


Key skills required for this role

Matlab, Simulink, Simscape


Job Title:Simulation Engineer (Matlab, Simulink, Simscape)

Location:East Midlands

Company:Established Green Technology Leader

Role Overview


As a Simulation Engineer at our East Midlands-based green technology firm, you will play a vital role in driving innovation and advancing our product offerings. Using a high level of creativity and technical judgement, you will develop numerical models using a suite of simulation tools, including Matlab, Simulink, and Simscape. Your work will be key in shaping the direction of our future products and verifying control strategies for existing ones, ensuring optimal performance forecasting and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Model Development and Optimisation:Develop and enhance numerical models to support product development and performance forecasting, using tools such as Matlab, Simulink, and Simscape.
  • Simulation and Control Strategy Verification:Conduct detailed simulations to test and verify control strategies, driving informed decision-making for both current and future product iterations.
  • Documentation and Reporting:Confidently present findings to key stakeholders, create comprehensive documentation, and report on outcomes that influence strategic decisions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:Collaborate effectively within a diverse team, working closely with both technical and non-technical colleagues in an agile environment to achieve project goals.

About You

  • Qualifications:A BEng, BSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, or substantial industry experience with relevant non-degree qualifications.
  • Technical Proficiency:Demonstrable experience with Matlab, Simulink, and/or Simscape, with the ability to create model-based solutions grounded in functional requirements.
  • Commercial and Solution Focused:A commercially aware mindset with a flexible, solution-focused approach to problem-solving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Communication Skills:Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience and document results thoroughly.
  • Adaptable and Collaborative:Ability to work collaboratively across functions, adapting to the needs of various stakeholders and embracing agile work processes to support our mission of sustainability.

Why Join Us?


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established green tech company dedicated to sustainability and innovation. Be part of a team where your expertise will make a tangible impact, helping to create solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.

If you're looking to advance your career in a role where technical skills, creative problem-solving, and environmental impact intersect, we'd love to hear from you.

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