R&D Engineer Additive Manufacturing

Functional area:  Engineering
Country:  Belgium
City:  Wilrijk; Antwerp
Company name:  Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.
Date of posting:  Jun 24, 2025

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We´re everywhere! Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow.

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Your Role

Join Our Team as a Technology Engineer in Additive Manufacturing at Atlas Copco Airpower!

Are you passionate about cutting-edge manufacturing technologies? Atlas Copco has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing since 2014, and we are excited to expand our New Manufacturing team. We are seeking a talented and innovative Technology Engineer to help us drive the future of additive manufacturing. As part of the compressor technique business area, our Additive Manufacturing activities are also based in Antwerp.

With activities in polymer, metal ànd sand Additive Manufacturing we exploit the potential of AM in prototyping, tooling visualizations, rapid product development and serial production.

 As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across various divisions, locally and globally, across all business areas, and contribute to our mission of sustainable productivity

 

Your main responsibilities will consist of:

  • Lead research and product development projects related to Additive Manufacturing (AM), both internally and with external partners.
  • Support AM operations with process expertise and market insights.
  • Monitor technological trends and translate them into business needs.
  • Develop an AM roadmap and coordinate with other business units.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for AM services within Atlas Copco (e.g., consulting, training, co-development).
  • Share AM expertise, promote innovation, and foster collaboration.
  • Build and maintain a strong external network with universities, institutes, and suppliers.

 

You will report to the Team Leader of the New Manufacturing Technologies team and work at our site 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. If you partly but not fully meet the profile as outlined below, 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 degree in engineering or science, preferably in Additive Manufacturing.
  • Additive Manufacturing: knowledge on the different technologies and processes.
  • A clear view on the AM market and technological developments
  • Good command of English. Dutch is considered as 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 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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