Project Engineer - Mechanical

Your role

What does a project engineer  mechanical do at the Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk? As a mechanical project engineer in our Energy Conversion Solutions team (Oil-Free Air division), you will follow product development projects from start to finish. You will see products evolve from initial lab prototypes to full-scale manufacturing, working closely with project leaders, local teams, and international facilities in locations such as India and China.

Your daily flow involves specifying, designing, and optimizing mechanical and thermodynamical systems and components such as pumps, piping, coolers, fans, valves, sheet metal, and castings—in 3D CAD. You build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), perform design calculations, conduct risk analyses, and evaluate cost, manufacturability, logistics, and serviceability. Additionally, you define test programs, prepare assembly instructions, follow up on prototype testing, interact with suppliers, and apply international standards (ISO, PED, ASME). You also support production and field installations by troubleshooting quality or performance issues and implementing permanent solutions. You will work via our hybrid model at our facility in Wilrijk.

To succeed, you will need

At Atlas Copco Group, our slogan for various positions is "hire for attitude & train for skill". We train you for these positions through on-the-job-training. Do you only partly meet the profile as outlined below? No problem! We still encourage you to apply and take this opportunity. Who knows, on-the-job-training may be available for you for this position.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent through experience

• Good proficiency in English; knowledge of Dutch is considered a plus

• Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks) is a strong advantage

• Strong affinity for mechanical design, thermodynamics, structural calculations, and international standards (ISO, PED, ASME)

• Ability to set priorities, work independently, and embrace fast iterative design processes

• Open, science-backed communicator who builds strong networks across purchasing, production, service, and external suppliers

• Hands-on team player with an innovative, growth-oriented mindset, a "can-do" attitude, and a strong sense of ownership

In return, we offer you

At Atlas Copco Group you will join an international and diverse environment with specialists from different disciplines. Our culture is rooted in Swedish values, which includes a family feeling, respect and diversity. We invest in our employees' development and well-being, and we provide a flexible work-life balance. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow. Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning.

You will benefit from a structured personal growth framework, including guidance by an assigned mentor, ongoing performance and development dialogues, and targeted soft- and hard-skill training programs. You will also have access to global job opportunities within the group. We offer an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, retirement benefits, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

At Atlas Copco Group, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.