Project Engineer - Calculation

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Antwerpen; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International environment

Hybrid work arrangements

Mentor program

Health insurance

Résumé du poste

Atlas Copco Group Belgium is seeking a Project Engineer – Calculation to advance mechanical and thermodynamic design through modeling and simulations. You will define specs, run simulations, and develop digital twins, collaborating with global teams and test programs.

A strong background in thermodynamics and mechanical design is required, with English fluency and knowledge of international standards. The role is based in Wilrijk with a hybrid work model, offering growth within an international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong thermodynamics and mechanical design fundamentals.
• Experience with mathematical modeling or simulation tools is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Define technical specs for mechanical and thermodynamic systems.
• Run calculations to optimize design and build digital twins.
• Coordinate with CFD/FEA teams and test programs, analyze data.

Connaissances

Thermodynamics

Mechanical design

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

English communication

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Outils

MATLAB

Simulink

Description du poste

Engineering Atlas Copco Group Belgium Antwerp

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

• 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.

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.In 2024, Atlas Copco Group had revenues of BSEK 177 and at year end about 55 000 employees.