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This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role responsible for setting the standards, structure and quality of our simulation and emulation development, while directly architecting and building large-scale emulation models from scratch using Emulate3D.\nThe successful candidate will own the technical delivery of emulation models across the project lifecycle - from concept and control system validation, through to virtual commissioning and PLC software testing - ensuring emulation models accurately represent the mechanical, controls and operational behaviour of baggage handling systems. They will provide technical leadership to the wider simulation and emulation function, working closely with the LLC Product Manager on day-to-day technical direction and reporting into the LLC Solutions Senior Manager for line management matters.\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Leadership & Architecture\nLead the architecture and design of large-scale emulation models for baggage handling systems, built from the ground up in Emulate3D. \nDefine modelling standards, structure, naming conventions and best practice for the simulation and emulation function, and ensure consistent application across projects. \nProvide technical direction and mentorship to simulation/emulation engineers, reviewing models for accuracy, performance and maintainability. \nAct as the senior technical point of contact for simulation and emulation matters, working closely with the LLC Product Manager to align model development with product and project priorities. \nEmulation & Model Development\nDesign and build 3D emulation models of conveyor systems, sortation equipment, diverters, screening machines and associated material handling equipment using Emulate3D. \nDevelop accurate kinematic and behavioural logic for equipment models, replicating real-world mechanical operation, sensor behaviour and fault conditions. \nBuild and configure Emulate3D control system connections (e.g. PLC I/O mapping, OPC, Emulate3D Controls Interface) to enable virtual commissioning against real PLC code. \nDevelop bag-flow and induction logic within emulation models to represent bag tracking, singulation, sortation and screening behaviour for system-level testing. \nSupport virtual commissioning of PLC applications by validating control logic against emulation models prior to site deployment. \nDevelop and maintain reusable model libraries and component templates to improve efficiency and consistency across projects. \nConfigure and run throughput and performance simulations to support system design validation and capacity planning. \nProject & Delivery Management\nProduce and maintain model design documentation, including model scope, assumptions, data sources and validation records. \nPlan and lead model-based testing activities, including software FAT support and control system validation against emulation models. \nWork with project engineering, PLC development and mechanical design teams to ensure emulation models reflect the latest system design. \nIdentify technical risks and modelling constraints early, working with the LLC Product Manager and Senior Manager to mitigate delivery risk. \nTeam & Stakeholder Management\nLine-manage and/or technically lead junior and mid-level simulation/emulation engineers, supporting their development and performance. \nLiaise with PLC development, mechanical, electrical and project engineering teams to ensure coordinated system delivery. \nRepresent Wise Technical in technical discussions with clients, integrators and equipment suppliers regarding simulation and virtual commissioning scope\nRequirements\nEssential Experience & Skills\nProven track record architecting and developing large-scale emulation models from scratch (not just modifying existing model libraries). \nStrong hands-on experience with Emulate3D, including 3D model building, kinematics, control logic and controls interfacing. \nExperience building emulation models for conveyor-based material handling or baggage handling systems. \nExperience connecting emulation models to real-world PLC control systems for virtual commissioning and software testing purposes. \nSolid understanding of industrial control systems and PLC logic, sufficient to interpret and validate control behaviour within an emulation environment. \nUnderstanding of industrial networking and communications protocols relevant to controls interfacing (e.g. OPC, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, TCP/IP). \nExperience producing model documentation, including scope, assumptions and validation evidence. \nDegree or 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