Plant Model Engineer

Our client, automotive engineering and simulation organization is seeking a Plant Model Engineer to join their team. As a Plant Model Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering & Verification organization supporting Model-Based Development and Virtual Validation activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong drive for technical excellence, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to model quality and governance which will align successfully in the organization. Job Title:Plant Model Engineer Location:Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite) Duration:Possible 3 Month CTH Pay: $22-$25/hr on W2 What's the Job? Develop, validate, and maintain high-quality 0D/1D plant models that represent physical systems (e.g., propulsion, chassis, ADAS, infotainment) for virtual development and validation. Ensure model fidelity matches the development phase (concept, design, integration, validation) and perform model validation and correlation against requirements and test data. Support model reduction and optimization to improve simulation efficiency while maintaining accuracy for verification workflows. Integrate plant models into XIL workflows and environments to enable virtual testing, requirement validation, and system verification. Collaborate with system design, architecture, controls, and testing teams to align plant models with system-level requirements and verification processes, including contributions to CI/CD pipelines for model development and validation. What's Needed? Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Minimum of 3 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, including physical system modeling knowledge (0D/1D). Knowledge of CI/CD tools and methods, plus strong problem-solving and analytical skills. What's in it for me? Work on scalable, reusable plant models that support system integration and verification across multiple vehicle domains. Contribute directly to virtual validation and XIL enablement, helping teams move faster with confidence. Build toward technical leadership by owning model quality, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across system design, architecture, controls, and testing. Strengthen your expertise in model validation, correlation, and configuration/version management practices. Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for: Medical Dental Plan Vision Plan 401(k) Weekly Pay About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr Experis Technology Group