Project Engineer Mechanical design

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Did you know that the solutions we develop are key part of most industries? We’re everywhere! Working with us means that you can make an impact towards a sustainable future. Here, your ideas are embraced, you never stop learning, and you can be part of the solution for a better tomorrow. 

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Your role 

Are you ready to join us on the road towards carbon zero compression? Are you passionate about mechanical design? Then this role is for you! 

As a project engineer at Atlas Copco Wilrijk you are responsible for the development of new products, conforming to procedures and taking specifications into account such as product performance, product cost and project timing. Additionally, you maintain existing product designs and suggest ideas for improving their quality. 

As a project engineer mechanical design, you work on the newest generation of oil free screw compressors on the road towards carbon zero compression. Your focus is on mechanical parts such as piping, castings, machine parts, sheet metal etc. You design the compressor lay-out in 3D-CAD and detail design in 2D. You select and calculate key machine components and materials such as gears, bearings, seals, ...  
After the design, you interact with suppliers to order prototype parts and follow up on the orders. You follow up the assembly of the prototypes and define test programs and support lab tests in the validation process during testing so the results can be taken back to the design. 

When we can move towards serial production, you provide final documents such as drawings, bill-of-material, technical documentation, ... 
During the entire process, you provide technical information to parties such as our lab, production or service people when solving internal and/or external customer issues. 

You will report to the Teamleader Engineering and will be able to work hybrid at our site in Wilrijk. 
 
 

To succeed, you will need 

At Atlas Copco, 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 in Mechanics or Electromechanics 

• Good working knowledge of English is mandatory 

• Eager to realize and manage projects 

In return, we offer you 

You will work in an enthusiastic team where team spirit and mutual respect come first. You will be welcomed in an international and diverse environment with specialists from different disciplines. There is an onboarding program which includes a personal godmother/godfather. You will be encouraged to create your own path within Atlas Copco and get access to our online internal job market with all opportunities worldwide within the Atlas Copco Group. We offer an interesting salary with fringe benefits, including hospitalization insurance, group insurance, paid holidays and a cafeteria plan for car and bike leasing. 

Our culture is rooted in Swedish values including a sense of family, respect and diversity. Flexible working hours and the option of hybrid working also contribute to your healthy work-life balance. Our site in Wilrijk has its own training center to further develop your skills, as we offer lifelong learning.  We also strongly believe in 'a healthy mind in a healthy body'. You can join more than 20 staff clubs to play sports or relax, from football, to padel, tennis, darts, basketball, cycling, volleyball... Either on our own tennis courts, on our football pitch or in our indoor sports center, or at external locations. We hold the after drink in our chalet. In our inclusive and caring environment, you will get the support and inspiration you need to grow, on every level. Here, your ideas will be embraced and you will never stop growing.  

At Atlas Copco, we question the status quo and are always looking for a "better way". Our leading technology and ideas allow us to innovate for the future. We believe that passionate people make the difference. With us, you take control of your own professional journey and are encouraged to act. We have a diverse range of challenging jobs and many growth opportunities. This is where it begins – join us at the Home of Industrial Ideas. 

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