R&D Engineer

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

Your Role

Are you passionate about new innovations and eager to develop the future sustainable compressor products from concept to production? In our team within the engineering department, we are looking for a motivated technology engineer with a pro-active attitude and a strong preference for mechanical engineering and the drive to understand and improve compressor thermodynamics and optimize fluid dynamic behavior. Join our mission in developing and improving the highly technological oil free screw (OFS) compressor elements. The oil free screw compressor element is the heart of our best-in-class compressor units converting mechanical energy to compressed air.  

In this function, you will define together with the project team the development of products from the first prototype to serial production. You will also be responsible for technology development and advancing specific knowledge domains. Product development, modelling (digital twin), simulations, testing, data processing and manufacturing are mainly done on site in Wilrijk so you will work together with those different departments as well as internal customers and (internal) expert teams. This means you will have hands-on experience with the products and will also work outside of a traditional desk environment.

You will be a member of the oil free screw product development team, this team consists of several project leaders, designers, technology and project engineers dedicated to the development on state of the art compressor elements.

You will work in a large company with a strong focus on sustainability where you will have many personal and technical learning possibilities and get the chance to work on making more efficient and sustainable products in a high impact industry sector. 

Your responsibilities will be: 

• You do extensive research, simulations, calculations and modelling on components or subsystems of compressors 

• You identify knowledge gaps and devise/follow-up a test plan to answer key decisions 

• You ensure the smooth implementation of new concepts as part of new product development project teams  

• You acquire the relevant knowledge from internal and external stakeholders e.g. supplier, customer, process and engineering departments. 

• You follow up the technology evolution for specific compressor types and subsystems 

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 have a Master of Engineering Science or Master of Science or are equivalent by experience. Having acquired a Ph.D. in this domain is an advantage.  

• You have a technical background, preferably in engineering, supported by strong analytical skills to solve complex technical problems. 

• Matlab (or similar like Python) knowledge is preferred. 

• Able to interprete FEA/CFD results.

• Good communication skills and English proficiency are required, basic communication skills in Dutch is 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.

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
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.