Project Engineer - New Emerging Products

Functional area:  Engineering
Country:  Belgium
City:  Wilrijk; Antwerp
Company name:  Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.
Date of posting:  Apr 27, 2024

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The role

As a project engineer you are responsible for the development of new products, conforming to the current procedures and taking into account requirements such as product performance, costs related to the product as well as the project and also the project timing. Additionally, maintaining existing productdesigns and suggesting ideas for improving their quality. This specific role is a part of the newly established Emerging Products team where we develop innovative standard products for specific applications and alternative gasses based on existing blower and compressor systems. In the team you will cooperate with the project leader, project engineers and designers. You will also collaborate with test engineers and mechanics in the prototype test lab. Furthermore, you will interact with design review, purchasing, production and service. With this assignment, you will bring innovative ideas in order to deliver a high-quality design. Your main responsibilities are:

  • For preparation and design:
    (concept-) design, calculations and simulations, sizing and specification of components (E.g. gears, bearings, seals, …), set up instructions and technical specifications applying standards and legislations (e.g. ISO, CE, PED, ASME, ...), interact with colleagues of the other product teams within the department, delegate repetitive and standard designs to our internal design studio (Gecia)
  • Support during and after testing:
    following up prototype assembly and testing, offering support when technical problems arise in final test production or with the customers
  • Knowledge sharing:
    preparation of instructions and technical specifications, coordinating with suppliers and colleagues from production and service, monitoring that technical information is kept up-to-date such as (final release) drawings, bill-of-material, purchase specifications and technical agreements
  • Project management:
    evaluating costs, assembly, logistics and maintenance, keeping an eye on timing, the cost and budget of the project during development and taking action when certain goals are in danger of not being met

 

What do we expect of you?

  • We are looking for someone with a broad technical interest, who has an innovative mindset and can combine technical knowledge with commercial realism. Someone who likes to work within a dynamic team and is looking forward to seeing the project develop from an idea all the way to serial production.
  • Master degree: mechanics or electromechanics or equivalent by experience
  • Good knowledge of English
  • Experience in a product development environment is a strong advantage
  • Knowledge of certain software:
    • (concept-) design in 3D-CAD, finish design in 2D (Eg. AutoCAD, Inventor)
       

 

What you can expect from us?
You will work in 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 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.
 
At Atlas Copco we believe in challenging the status quo, always looking for a better way.  Our leading-edge technology and great ideas enable us to innovate for the future.
We believe that passionate people make it happen. With us you drive your own professional journey and you are empowered to act. We offer a wide range of interesting job roles and many opportunities to grow. This is where it begins –  Join us at the Home of Industrial Ideas.

 

 

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Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.