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Senior Simulation Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, covering computational modeling, FEA, and systems simulation work. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or a pre-clearance port with no lottery wait. Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate with a similar credential-plus-offer package.
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The Factory Design & Simulation team is at the core of Rivian's mission to redefine the future of automotive manufacturing. By turning industrial strategy into optimized value streams we enable production of market-leading EVs at scale. As part of Digital Manufacturing Engineering & Automation we create standardized tools and processes for throughput and material flow simulations. By understanding high-level factory goals and collaborating with teams designing individual systems, our team ensures the holistic factory design meets Rivian’s ambitious objectives.
In this highly collaborative role, you will use discrete event simulation (DES) to guide factory design from early concepts to full operation. Partnering with industrial strategy, vertical, and integration teams, you'll define throughput architecture, establish buffer requirements, and create DES standards to ensure system designs achieve required production rates. Your responsibilities extend from executing simulations throughout the design process to identifying bottlenecks during production ramp-up and validation against actual production.
This position requires a comprehensive grasp of Manufacturing Engineering principles, complemented by a strong proficiency in simulation modeling. We seek candidates who solve complex problems using a first-principles approach and possess an intrinsic drive for design optimization. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to an agile, highly motivated team. You should be meticulous, analytical, and collaborative, with the ability to think at a systems level about ambiguous challenges and apply logical reasoning to build models that guide optimal factory design outcomes.
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is located at our Normal, IL facility and relocation is mandatory. The role will directly report to a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.
- Build discrete event simulation models for various parts of the manufacturing or logistic process – Body, Paint, Drive Unit, Battery, and General Assembly, Supply Chain
- Manage multiple integrators and integrate their deliverables into shop and factory models
- Develop decision making frameworks with quantifiable tradeoffs for the entire factory or individual manufacturing processes
- Optimize plant layouts by analyzing throughput capabilities, bottlenecks, buffer sizing, and material routing
- Collaborate with the Automation & Controls team to collect and subsequently incorporate real-world data to validate models and suggest improvements
- Develop and sustain digital twin models to effectively test and validate the designs of manufacturing systems
- Co-develop standards for discrete event simulation models incl. development of a library of simulation assets with properties and performance characteristics
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering, with focus on applying discrete event simulation to enhance process efficiency
- Extremely proficient with discrete-event simulation tools
- Familiarity with creating new features and modules within discrete event simulation platforms using FlexScript, Simtalk, C++, and/or Python
- Knowledge of statistics, uncertainty, and sensitivity analysis
- Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage several projects at the same time in a highly variable and uncertain environment
- A track record of quantitatively resolving ambiguous, systems-level problems
- Effective written and verbal communication at all organizational levels
- A positive attitude paired with strong work ethics aligned to Rivian’s mission and compass values
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in General Assembly or Paint shop
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and data visualization/analysis tools like Tableau or SQL
- Experience working with layout designs in AutoCAD
INTRODUCTION
The Factory Design & Simulation team is at the core of Rivian's mission to redefine the future of automotive manufacturing. By turning industrial strategy into optimized value streams we enable production of market-leading EVs at scale. As part of Digital Manufacturing Engineering & Automation we create standardized tools and processes for throughput and material flow simulations. By understanding high-level factory goals and collaborating with teams designing individual systems, our team ensures the holistic factory design meets Rivian’s ambitious objectives.
In this highly collaborative role, you will use discrete event simulation (DES) to guide factory design from early concepts to full operation. Partnering with industrial strategy, vertical, and integration teams, you'll define throughput architecture, establish buffer requirements, and create DES standards to ensure system designs achieve required production rates. Your responsibilities extend from executing simulations throughout the design process to identifying bottlenecks during production ramp-up and validation against actual production.
This position requires a comprehensive grasp of Manufacturing Engineering principles, complemented by a strong proficiency in simulation modeling. We seek candidates who solve complex problems using a first-principles approach and possess an intrinsic drive for design optimization. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to an agile, highly motivated team. You should be meticulous, analytical, and collaborative, with the ability to think at a systems level about ambiguous challenges and apply logical reasoning to build models that guide optimal factory design outcomes.
Join us in our mission to Keep the World Adventurous Forever.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is located at our Normal, IL facility and relocation is mandatory. The role will directly report to a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering.
- Build discrete event simulation models for various parts of the manufacturing or logistic process – Body, Paint, Drive Unit, Battery, and General Assembly, Supply Chain
- Manage multiple integrators and integrate their deliverables into shop and factory models
- Develop decision making frameworks with quantifiable tradeoffs for the entire factory or individual manufacturing processes
- Optimize plant layouts by analyzing throughput capabilities, bottlenecks, buffer sizing, and material routing
- Collaborate with the Automation & Controls team to collect and subsequently incorporate real-world data to validate models and suggest improvements
- Develop and sustain digital twin models to effectively test and validate the designs of manufacturing systems
- Co-develop standards for discrete event simulation models incl. development of a library of simulation assets with properties and performance characteristics
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering, with focus on applying discrete event simulation to enhance process efficiency
- Extremely proficient with discrete-event simulation tools
- Familiarity with creating new features and modules within discrete event simulation platforms using FlexScript, Simtalk, C++, and/or Python
- Knowledge of statistics, uncertainty, and sensitivity analysis
- Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage several projects at the same time in a highly variable and uncertain environment
- A track record of quantitatively resolving ambiguous, systems-level problems
- Effective written and verbal communication at all organizational levels
- A positive attitude paired with strong work ethics aligned to Rivian’s mission and compass values
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in General Assembly or Paint shop
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and data visualization/analysis tools like Tableau or SQL
- Experience working with layout designs in AutoCAD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Simulation Engineer
Align your credentials to TN engineer standards
TN sponsorship requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a directly related field. A degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering maps cleanly to simulation roles. Physics or applied mathematics degrees often qualify too, but prepare to document the connection explicitly.
Target industries with active simulation hiring
Automotive OEMs, aerospace primes, defense contractors, and semiconductor firms run dedicated simulation teams and sponsor TN engineers regularly. Filtering your search by these sectors cuts through employers unfamiliar with the TN process and shortens the path to an offer.
Verify the job title matches TN engineer categories
Your offer letter job title must read as an engineering role, not a generic analyst or modeler title. If a company posts the role as 'Simulation Analyst,' request the title be adjusted to 'Simulation Engineer' before the TN package is assembled.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Senior Simulation Engineer roles from employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with work visa sponsorship. Search by role and filter for positions that may qualify for TN status before you invest time in any application.
Prepare a TN support letter that covers software tools
Employers filing a TN support letter should specify the simulation software you'll use, such as ANSYS, MATLAB, Simulink, or Abaqus. CBP officers reviewing TN applications at the border respond well to technical specificity that confirms the role requires engineering-level knowledge.
Understand reentry rights if the role shifts scope
TN status is tied to your approved job duties. If your employer restructures your role or moves you to a substantially different project, you'll need a new TN filing before that change takes effect. Confirm with your employer whether the updated duties still fall within the original approval.
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Find Senior Simulation Engineer JobsSenior Simulation Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Simulation Engineer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Simulation engineering falls under the USMCA engineer category, which covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline. Your employer's offer letter must describe duties consistent with engineering work, such as developing computational models, running finite element analysis, or designing simulation test frameworks. Roles titled 'Simulation Analyst' may require a title correction before CBP will approve the TN.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Senior Simulation Engineers?
TN is faster and more predictable for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and approval for Canadians can happen at the port of entry the same day. H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, then waiting until October 1 for work authorization. For a qualified simulation engineer with a U.S. job offer, TN is almost always the more efficient path.
Where can I find Senior Simulation Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces engineering roles from employers with recent visa filings, so you can filter for positions where the company has experience sponsoring work visas. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you spend time on applications that go nowhere when sponsorship comes up late in the process.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN sponsorship for a simulation engineering role?
Yes, Mexican nationals qualify for TN status under USMCA, but the process differs from the Canadian path. You apply at a U.S. consulate rather than at the border, and Mexico has an annual TN allocation of 5,500 visas. Simulation engineering roles that meet the specialty occupation and degree requirements qualify, and consular processing typically takes a few weeks once you have your employer's support letter and credential documents ready.
What documents does your employer need to prepare for a TN filing?
Your employer writes a TN support letter that specifies your job title, engineering duties, the simulation tools and methodologies involved, your start date, and the terms of employment. You supply your degree credentials, transcripts if your degree field isn't obvious, and your passport. For Canadians applying at the port of entry, CBP adjudicates everything on the spot, so completeness matters more than lead time.
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