Factory Digital Twin Specialist

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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 .

You will be mainly accountable for:

• 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.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Computer Science) or related technical field.
• Master's degree preferred in Digital Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 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.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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