Development Team Leader

Your role

As a Development Team Leader, you will be at the forefront of advancing Atlas Copco’s engineering and product innovation capabilities. Your mission is to lead the development of cutting-edge centrifugal compressors and supporting systems, delivering high-quality, cost-effective products that meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliabilityYou will play a critical role in shaping the future of our business through innovative design, hands-on leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you will lead a small team of engineers and foster a culture of creativity, teamwork, and continuous improvement while ensuring successful product development and release into production. You will report to the R&D Manager.

You will

• Lead and inspire a team of engineers and specialists, fostering creativity and problem-solving 
• Design and develop innovative solutions for compressors and related systems 
• Ensure all engineering designs and development processes meet industry standards and quality requirements 
• Manage product development projects, including budgets, schedules, and resources to meet cost and timing targets 
• Propose and initiate new projects and contribute to future product strategies
• Analyze technical challenges and support resolution of production and field issues  

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role. 

• You have 5+ years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or in a related engineering leadership role  
• Strong mechanical design expertise, ideally in turbomachinery, rotating equipment, mechanical equipment, or supporting systems 
• Electromechanical or mechatronics experience is an asset 
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop engineering teams 
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments 

In return, we offer

• A collaborative leadership environment: Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Service teams to drive successful product development and innovation. 
• Leadership growth and career advancement: Lead a team of engineers while shaping high-impact R&D projects, with opportunities to grow into larger teams and more complex programs
• Innovation powered by people: Be at the forefront of developing next-generation centrifugal compressor technology in a team that values creativity, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. 
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits: Competitive salary range of $103,000–$125,000, plus an annual bonus, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with up to a 6% company match. 
• Health and well-being: Access to strong benefits and a hybrid work environment that supports flexibility and work-life balance. 

Job location

Hybrid 
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement of up to two remote days per week is available, subject to weekly business requirements., allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our manufacturing facility in Voorheesville, United States (US) 

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Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Cassandra Quinn