Factory Digital Twin Specialist

ABB • Pinetops, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Advanced Manufacturing Manager Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to create hyper-realistic virtual worlds that redefine how factory layouts are designed and maintained. At ABB Pinetops, we’re seeking a Digital Twin Specialist who will revolutionize the way equipment and people interact with their environment through cutting-edge digital twin technology and synthetic data generation. If you thrive at the intersection of simulation and real-time physics, this is your opportunity to shape the future of automation. The work model for the role is: Onsite This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions Division in Pinetops, NC location. Main stakeholders are Industrialization, Continues Improvement, Facilities Management, Operations, Real-Estate, and HSE .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Computer Science) or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or digital transformation.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and related platforms.
• Experience with factory layout design, process optimization, and simulation modeling and other simulation tools (AnyLogic, Arena, Plant Simulation).
• Advanced analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Grafana.
• Experience with: Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Autodesk Tandem, Autodesk Revit, FlexSim (Simulation Software), Autodesk Forge Design Automation (FDU), Autodesk Collaborate.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred in Digital Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing digital twin models for 2D/3D factory layouts, including MEP systems.
• Integrating real‑time data streams into digital twin environments for predictive analytics.
• Using Autodesk ACC, Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, Recap, Tandem, Collaborate, and FDU to build coordinated digital models.
• Simulating factory workflows using FlexSim and related tools.
• Generating synthetic datasets for AI/ML applications.
• Optimizing performance and scalability of digital twin environments.
• Collaborating with engineering, IT/OT, operations, and automation teams to align digital workflows.
• Supporting layout reviews, commissioning planning, and operational digital twin updates.
• Contributing to digital factory roadmap.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees