Technology Engineer Dryer Media

Your role

Within the Compressor Technique business area, dryer media is one of the fastest-growing core product branches in the air and gas treatment portfolio. The Airtec division is heavily investing in expanding the product team and increasing both production capacity and available expertise. Our mission is to successfully launch new dryer media products and processes by enabling in-depth R&D at both material and application level, and by translating these insights into commercially viable end products and strong field support services. We focus on building long-term customer relationships based on guaranteed quality, reliable delivery and transparent communication. These pillars are essential for diversifying our roadmap and exploring new product applications.

As a dryer media technology engineer, you will develop deep expertise in dryer media products and processes, becoming a key technical reference within the team. You will drive innovation by identifying improvement opportunities and introducing new concepts into an existing manufacturing environment. You will lead research and development projects, taking ownership from the initial concept through to full implementation, and collaborate closely with experts from various fields to scale up new production processes. You will report to the Fibers Taskforce Leader and work at our production site in Wilrijk, Belgium.

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.   

• You hold a master’s or PhD degree in a technical-scientific field, preferably in materials or chemical engineering.
• You have prior experience in R&D or product development.
• You have a strong interest in chemical processes and their application in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of adsorption processes and familiarity with quality management systems are considered strong advantages.
• You are comfortable working with MS O365.
• You can communicate fluently in Dutch and English.

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 requires you to work on-site at our office in Wilrijk; Antwerp, Belgium (BE). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.