Project engineer OIS

Your role

Are you passionate about cutting-edge thermodynamic innovations and eager to design the sustainable compressor products of tomorrow?

What does an r&d project engineer do at the Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk? As an r&d project engineer, you will become part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of several technology and design engineers who develop the next-generation core components for oil-injected screw compressors that power an enormous variety of global applications. Your primary responsibility as an r&d project engineer is to drive the complete development trajectory of these products from concept and initial prototype to the launch of serial production, working on projects that improve efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. You will balance project management with full ownership of the technical scope, managing timelines, safeguarding technical coherence during the design phase, and building project action plans to ensure deliverables are met within budget. In this role, you will do research, simulations, fluid dynamics modeling, and data processing, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with the products outside of a traditional desk environment while nurturing cross-departmental feedback to optimize product design for all stakeholders.

In this role, you will report to the product engineering leader and work on site 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.

• Master in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical field

• Analytical expertise in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics calculations

• Experience with engineering simulation software and digital twin modeling

• Practical skills in technical prototype assembly and test plan execution

• Professional proficiency in English since it is our technical baseline language

In return, we offer

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.

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site.