Simulation Engineer

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The PositionOur Solutions Workflow Simulations team partners with other functions to find optimal solutions for their business areas. For this, we continuously improve our tool-landscape for Sample Workflow Simulation & Optimization. We are looking for a Simulation Engineer expert in Discrete Event Simulation to support the evolution of current simulation tools.In this role your main responsibilities will consist of (but will not be limited to):

• Responsible for analyzing the needs and elaborate the appropriate simulation/optimization models to provide the requested insights. That includes:
• Analysis of the project needs, elucidate the requirements and prepare the planning for the different activities taking into consideration time, money and risks
• Elaboration of the specification, functional and architectural design of the models.
• Lead the development, validation and documentation of the models
• Progress reporting, controlling and deviations management of activities development process
• Manage external model development work packages if required on time and quality
• Analyze and prepare data to be used as input for simulations and coordinate the execution of simulation studies
• Applicate or coordinate the application of the elaborated models to support the design and development teams in the different phases of the system design project
• Responsible for preparing and presenting detailed simulation/optimization result analysis. Supporting different roles inside the projects in putting them in context
• Management of stakeholders and external partners of development including participation in related meetings.Ensuring efficient and effective communication and information flow within the project and stakeholders
• Support the organization to incorporate simulations/optimizations methodologies in the development process to reduce uncertainty and be more time/cost effective
• Coach system design roles as architect, lead system engineer. in the usage of simulations in model based design to mitigate risks, support decisions
• Share knowledge and mentor other engineers to grow to similar levels of expertise and effectiveness
• Continuous improvement of the models, scenarios and tools environment to enable effective optimizations & design studies
• Constant optimization of processes within the simulation rounds or simulator building project to improve quality and efficiency
• Establish concepts based on simulations/optimization and contribute in the creation of related Best Practices
• Contribution to the simulation strategy and definition of the tool-roadmap
• Collaborate in the simulator/optimization architecture roadmap. Also ensure the appropriate implementation of it
• Permanently optimizes processes in order to increase quality and efficiency standards

Requirements of the Role:

• University or higher technical college degree in Engineering, Data Science or Mathematics
• Solid background and professions skills in the areas of data analysis, data visualization, optimization, and statistical modeling. Specifically Discrete Event Simulations area. Experience in material flow simulations will be appreciated
• Strong experience in project management in complex distributed environments.
• Experience in defining and managing external work packages with distributed teams
• Experience in gathering business needs and translated them into prioritized backlog that can be transferred and executed by a development team
• Experience in SW/HW Development processes will be valued
• Knowledge of cloud architecture, machine learning and data solutions
• Knowledge of Core Lab and Point of Care workflows will be highly appreciated

Competencies

• Critical thinking and high analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince and persuade to drive decisions
• Solution oriented person, that is also a good team player
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines while delivering high quality work in a dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Availability for travelling occasionally

Who we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here.Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.