Lead Systems Simulation Engineer

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Opportunity

Work location: Perth based (Redcliffe)

Roster: 5/2 Roster (Mon to Fri)

In support of Fortescue’s strong focus on green energy and our carbon neutrality targets, one of our key initiatives will be in our Green Fleet projects whereby we will develop and test a range of technologies to power our mining fleet.

Based at our Redcliffe office and reporting to the Principal Engineer – Test, Simulation & CAE, we are presently looking for a Lead Systems Simulation Engineer.  

As a key member of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of advanced simulation tools, driving critical decisions in our decarbonization programs. Your work will directly contribute to the advancement of electrification technologies, further solidifying Fortescue's position as an industry leader in sustainable mining practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine simulation tools to provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making on various decarbonization initiatives
• Drive and influence key technology pathways and control strategies through the effective analysis and interpretation of simulation data
• Design comprehensive validation plans to ensure the reliability and accuracy of simulations, effectively translating virtual models into real-world applications
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to a small team of engineers
• Liaise with system leads and engineers to determine system specifications and operation
• Work with the powertrain controls team to plan, implement and verify embedded applications
• Support feasibility studies
• Simulation task planning and resource forecasting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Mechatronic Engineering or related fields
• Additional qualifications in Rail and/or Systems Engineering are advantageous
• Proven track record with at least 10+ years of professional experience in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Analytics, or Data Science
• Expertise in building intricate multi-physics simulations using tools such as Simscape, Simulink and GT Suite
• Proficiency in 1D simulations within the Simulink environment, including Simulink model compiling
• Advanced proficiency in Matlab, C/C++ or Python programming languages
• Familiarity with code-gen methodologies to generate embedded code
• Familiarity with SiL & HiL frameworks, coupled with extensive experience in testing, verifying, and validating models and simulations
• Experience with Converge, Openfoam, and AVL Fire is a plus
• Proven ability to provide guidance and mentoring and convey complex ideas to non-technical audiences.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.