Physical AI Automation Engineer / Senior Engineer

Socket.dev; Missouri; On-site; USD 39,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is hiring a Physical AI Automation Engineer to develop and integrate digital twins and 3D simulations that connect virtual models with physical operations. Role emphasizes digital twin, simulation engineering, ecosystem integration and operational use of virtual models.

Travel up to 75% is required. You will work with tools like NVIDIA Omniverse, OpenUSD, Unity/Unreal Engine and various enterprise systems to deliver production-ready twin solutions and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in digital twins, 3D engineering, simulation, industrial software, game engines, engineering applications or systems integration.
• Hands-on experience in at least one core area: 3D model development and integration; discrete-event or process simulation; physics-based simulation; virtual commissioning; industrial data integration.
• Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, OpenUSD, Unity, Unreal Engine, Siemens, Dassault Systemes, PTC, Ansys, FlexSim, AnyLogic, Visual Components or comparable platforms.
• Programming or scripting in Python, C++, C# or similar.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into models, simulations and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate digital twins for products, equipment, production lines, factories, warehouses and engineering environments.
• Create 3D environments and asset pipelines from CAD/BIM/PLM inputs and real data.
• Build solutions using 3D and virtual-world ecosystems like Omniverse or OpenUSD.
• Develop simulations for layout, throughput, material flow and validation.
• Connect digital twins with IoT, PLC/SCADA, MES, ERP and PLM systems.
• Create Python/C++ extensions, connectors and data pipelines.
• Support calibration, scenario design, validation and interpretation with stakeholders.
• Create virtual environments for design reviews, training and commissioning.
• Implement CI/CD, version control and production-quality documentation.
• Collaborate with architects, manufacturing SMEs and ecosystem partners.

Skills

Digital twins

3D engineering

Simulation

Industrial software

Game engines

Systems integration

Tools

NVIDIA Omniverse

OpenUSD

Unity

Unreal Engine

Siemens

Dassault Systemes

PTC

Ansys

FlexSim

AnyLogic

Visual Components

Job description

We are

Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.

You are

The Physical AI Automation Engineer is a hands‑on practitioner who develops and integrates digital twin, 3D, simulation and industrial‑data solutions that connect virtual environments with physical operations. The role has broad Physical AI scope, with primary depth in digital twin and simulation engineering, ecosystem integration and operational use of virtual models. Robotics training and orchestration experience is valuable but complementary rather than the defining center of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate digital twins for products, equipment, production lines, factories, warehouses, engineering environments and other physical operations.


• Create and prepare 3D environments and asset pipelines using CAD/BIM/PLM inputs, 3D models, scans or reality‑capture data, with appropriate asset hierarchy, semantics and configuration.


• Build solutions using NVIDIA Omniverse, OpenUSD, Nucleus, Kit‑based applications or comparable 3D and virtual‑world ecosystems.


• Develop or integrate discrete‑event, process‑flow, physics‑based and virtual commissioning simulations for layout, throughput, material flow, cycle time, resource utilization and operational validation.


• Connect digital twins and simulations with industrial and enterprise systems such as IoT platforms, historians, PLC/SCADA, MES, WMS, ERP, PLM and engineering data


• Develop Python or C++ extensions, connectors, APIs, data pipelines and automation services that connect models, simulation engines, operational data and downstream applications.


• Support model calibration, scenario design, simulation experiments, validation, sensitivity analysis and interpretation of results with engineering and operations stakeholders.


• Create virtual environments for design reviews, operator training, process validation, commissioning preparation and operational decision support.


• Implement testing, version control, configuration management, CI/CD, deployment, monitoring and documentation practices for production‑quality twin and simulation solutions.


• Collaborate with architects, manufacturing and warehouse SMEs, simulation specialists, data/AI teams, robotics teams and ecosystem partners.


• Contribute reusable digital‑twin templates, connectors, simulation components, reference implementations and delivery standards.

Travel Requirements

Travel is required for this role and could vary up to 75%

Here’s what you need

• Minimum 3 years of experience in digital twins, 3D engineering, simulation, industrial software, game engines, engineering applications or systems integration.


• Hands‑on experience in at least one core area: 3D model development and integration; discrete‑event or process simulation; physics‑based simulation; virtual commissioning; industrial data integration.


• Experience with one or more relevant tools or ecosystems such as NVIDIA Omniverse, OpenUSD, Unity, Unreal Engine, Siemens, Dassault Systemes, PTC, Ansys, FlexSim, AnyLogic, Visual Components or comparable platforms.


• Programming or scripting capability in Python, C++, C# or a comparable language.


• Ability to translate engineering or operational requirements into models, simulation scenarios, integrations and testable outcomes.


• Understanding of software engineering, testing, documentation and structured delivery practices.

Bonus Points If

• NVIDIA Omniverse, OpenUSD, Nucleus, Kit SDK, Isaac Sim or related NVIDIA technologies.


• CAD/BIM/PLM integration, 3D optimization, asset conversion, reality capture, scanning or spatial‑data pipelines.


• Discrete‑event, process‑flow, physics, controls or virtual‑commissioning experience.


• Industrial ecosystem integration across IoT, historians, PLC/SCADA, MES, WMS, ERP and cloud or edge platforms.


• Robotics simulation, synthetic data, robot training, reinforcement or imitation learning, simulation‑to‑real transfer, fleet orchestration.


• Experience applying these capabilities in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, engineering, capital projects, laboratories, data centers or other asset‑intensive environments.


• Experience working with client engineering and operations teams in consulting, systems integration or product delivery.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/19/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Hourly Salary Range

• California $30.67 to $98.94


• Cleveland $28.41 to $79.13


• Colorado $30.67 to $85.48


• Columbus $28.41 to $79.13


• Connecticut $30.67 to $85.48