Project Engineer electrical

Functional area:  Engineering
Location:  Belgium
City:  Antwerp
Company name:  Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.
Date of posting:  Aug 26, 2026

Your future job

 

Your role

You will be part of the engineering team for Energy Conversion solutions within the Oil-Free Air division. This recently formed team is on a mission to reduce the carbon footprint of Atlas Copco’s customers by launching a full new product range focused on steam processes.

 

As member of this dynamic team, you will follow projects completely from start to finish, seeing the product evolve from idea and lab prototype to series production. Together with different departments, you will shape the products, production flows, logistic chains, sales processes and aftermarket support. You will collaborate closely with the project leader and other project engineers, both within our local plant as well as spread over Atlas Copco’s international facilities (e.g. India and China).

 

Your tasks and responsibilities include the following topics:

  • Selection of main electrical components (motor and variable speed drive)
  • Coordinate the design & release of the electrical schematic, electrical BOM & wiring
  • Define, program and implement control strategies and translate them into soft- and hardware
  • Define the functional specification of the required electrical components: motors, drives, solenoid valves, sensors, contactors, transformers, filters, …
  • Follow up qualification of electrical components
  • Discuss electrical cabinet design with the supplier
  • Follow up realization of electrical cabinet & wiring
  • Follow up production and field installations: troubleshoot quality and performance issues and implement solutions
  • Apply standards and regulations (IEC, UL, CSA, IEEE …)
  • Secure and disseminate the acquired knowledge

 

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.  

  • Engineering degree or equal by experience
  • A passion for electrical design, backed by strong general technical knowledge
  • Knowledge of Autocad Electrical and E-plan is a plus
  • Experience in machine controls and control programming is a plus (e.g. Siemens TIA or Simatic)
  • Fluent communication skills in English with different levels within the organization
  • Experience in a product development environment is a strong advantage
  • Knowledge of Dutch is a plus

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 have a comprehensive onboarding program, including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather. You will also have access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group. We offer an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits.

 

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