stellantis nvAuburn, AL
Plant Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Plant Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Plant Modeling and Simulation Engineer
stellantis nvAuburn, AL
today
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle ManufacturingResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesEngineering Services
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)We are seeking a Plant Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop, validate, and maintain high-quality plant models supporting XIL, virtual validation, and system integration activities. This role focuses on building scalable, reusable models across multiple vehicle domains and ensuring alignment with system-level requirements and verification workflows.
This engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including system design, architecture, controls, and testing organizations to enable efficient virtual development and validation using model-based techniques.
This role is ideal for engineers who:
Enjoy deep technical work in modeling and simulation
Want to contribute to system-level development and validation
Are building toward technical leadership or system architecture roles
Key Responsibilities: Plant Model Development
Develop and maintain 0D/1D plant models representing physical systems (e.g., propulsion, chassis, ADAS, infotainment).
Ensure models meet appropriate fidelity levels depending on development phase (concept, design, integration, validation).
Perform model validation and correlation against requirements and test data.
Support model reduction and optimization for simulation efficiency.
Model-Based Development Support
Integrate plant models into XIL workflows and environments.
Support virtual testing, requirement validation, and system verification activities.
Collaborate with controls and system engineers to ensure alignment between plant models and control strategies.
Contribute to continuous integration pipelines for model development and validation.
Collaboration & Integration
Work with:
System and functional design teams
Architecture and simulation framework teams
Testing and validation teams
Suppliers and tool vendors
Ensure plant models:
Are compatible with simulation platforms
Support cross-domain integration
Enable efficient data exchange and reuse
Model Quality & Governance
Follow established modeling best practices and standards
Participate in:
Model reviews
Quality checks and validation processes
Maintain:
Model documentation
Version control and configuration management
Continuous Improvement
Support initiatives to improve:
Model fidelity and performance
Reusability and scalability
Simulation efficiency
Contribute to tool evaluation, benchmarking, and process enhancements
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
A minimum of 5 years of experience in plant modeling, simulation, or V&V environments
Strong understanding of Model-Based Development (MBD) and virtual testing methods
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools
Knowledge of physical system modeling (0D/1D)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and methods
Experience in one scripting language
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in automotive OEM
Familiarity with xIL environments (MIL/SIL/HIL)
Understanding of automotive V&V processes and standards
Experience with:
Model validation and correlation
Variant/configuration management
Version control systems
Domain experience in:
Propulsion
ADAS
Chassis
Infotainment
Key Competencies: Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and commitment to model quality
Adaptability to Agile development environments
Our Benefits:
Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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Level
Lead
Location
Auburn, AL
Occupation
Automotive Engineers
Industry
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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