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# Simulation Test Engineer

- **Company:** Volto USA
- **Location:** Warren, MI, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Emulators, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, Test Data, Digital Twin, Test Scripts, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a5118abd-d691-4f94-a815-7d449b94fe67/simulation-test-engineer

## About the Role

· Strong understanding and hands-on experience in virtual commissioning, emulation, simulation, production behavior validation, Emulate3D, PLC emulation, and virtual I/O

· Experience with SIL/HIL validation and HMI testing for controls, automation sequences, simulated equipment, and process states

· Experience developing simulation test automation, reusable scripts, regression suites, and normal, boundary, negative, and abnormal-condition test cases with fault injection

· Strong test analysis, debugging, troubleshooting, defect documentation, root-cause analysis, corrective-action verification, and validation-reporting skills

· Effective communication and collaboration across controls, automation, software, manufacturing, engineering, IT, plant, supplier, and business teams, · Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

· Effective communication, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder management

· Strong documentation, delivery coordination, corrective-action follow-through, and continuous-improvement mindset

## Description

· Create and maintain simulation test automation, reusable test scripts, regression suites, test data, and execution workflows

· Develop and execute normal, boundary, negative, and abnormal-condition test cases for virtual systems, including fault- injection scenarios

· Perform SIL/HIL validation and HMI testing for controls, automation sequences, simulated equipment states, alarms, and system interfaces

· Analyze test results, investigate failures, document defects, support root-cause analysis, and verify corrective actions through retesting

· Prepare validation reports with test evidence, coverage, deviations, open issues, and commissioning or release-readiness recommendations

· Collaborate with controls, automation, software, manufacturing, engineering, IT, plant, supplier, and business teams

· Drive continuous improvement in model fidelity, test coverage, automation efficiency, validation quality, and deployment outcomes, · Emulate3D, Virtual Commissioning, Emulation, Simulation, PLC Emulation, Virtual I/O, SIL/HIL, HMI Testing, Simulation Test Automation, Regression Testing, Fault Injection, Validation Reporting, Controls Integration, HMI/SCADA, Python, Version Control, Continuous Integration, CAD/3D Models, Robotics, Digital Twin, OT Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Engineering