Project Engineer - Calculation

Atlas Copco; Antwerpen; Hybride; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Résumé du poste

Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk seeks a project engineer for calculations to size and optimize thermodynamic and mechanical subsystems. You will run simulations, define boundary conditions, and develop virtual models toward digital twins, collaborating with CFD/FEA teams and internal stakeholders.

You will work in a hybrid setup at the Wilrijk facility, applying ISO/CE/PED/ASME standards and driving data-backed improvements across projects with global teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge in thermodynamics and mechanical design.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to define boundary conditions for CFD/FEA and build digital twins.

Responsabilités

• Define technical specifications for mechanical and thermodynamic systems.
• Run calculations to accelerate machine design and develop virtual models toward digital twins.
• Collaborate with CFD/FEA teams and define boundary conditions.
• Define test programs and monitor prototype testing.
• Analyze field data and apply ISO, CE, PED, ASME standards.

Connaissances

Thermodynamics

Mechanical design

CFD/FEA modeling

Analytical mindset

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Outils

MATLAB

Simulink

Description du poste

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What does a project engineer – calculation do at the Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk? As a calculation project engineer in our Energy Conversion Solutions team (Oil-Free Air division), you will leverage your theoretical acumen and mathematical models to analyze, size, and optimize functional machine subsystems. You will follow projects from initial concept and lab prototype through to series production, collaborating with project leaders, local engineering teams, and international facilities in locations such as India and China.

Your daily flow involves defining technical specifications for mechanical and thermodynamic systems, running calculations to expedite machine design (heat/energy transfer, fluid mechanics, efficiencies, strength, vibrations), and developing virtual models toward full digital twins. You partner closely with dedicated CFD and FEA teams by defining boundary conditions and evaluating simulation outcomes. Additionally, you define test programs, monitor prototype testing, analyze field installation data, and apply international standards (ISO, CE, PED, ASME). When quality or performance issues arise in production or the field, you troubleshoot root causes and implement data-backed solutions while securing and sharing acquired knowledge. You will work via our hybrid model at our facility 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. Do you only partly meet the profile as outlined below? No problem! Who knows, on-the-job-training may be available for you for this position.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent through experience

Passion for product development founded on strong technical knowledge, particularly in thermodynamics and mechanical design

Experience with mathematical modeling or simulation software (such as MATLAB and Simulink) is considered a clear plus

Fluent communication skills in English across all organizational levels; knowledge of Dutch is a plus

Strong analytical mindset to define boundary conditions for CFD/FEA, evaluate simulation results, and build digital twin models

Sound understanding of international engineering standards and regulations (ISO, CE, PED, ASME)

Independent, hands-on team player who embraces fast iterative design, sets clear priorities, and communicates science-backed opinions respectfully

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 benefit from a structured personal growth framework, including guidance by an assigned mentor, ongoing performance and development dialogues, and targeted soft- and hard-skill training programs. You will also have access to global job opportunities within the group. We offer an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, retirement benefits, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

At Atlas Copco Group, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

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