Project Engineer - Mechanical

Atlas Copco Holding GmbH; Antwerpen; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Résumé du poste

Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to drive product development from lab prototypes to manufacturing. You will design mechanical systems, manage BOMs, run calculations, and coordinate with suppliers and global teams.

In this hybrid role, you will apply ISO, PED, and ASME standards, support production and field installations, and contribute to continuous improvement with a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient in English; Dutch knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with 3D CAD software: Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks.
• Strong affinity for mechanical design and thermodynamics.
• Ability to set priorities, work independently, iterative design.
• Open communicator with cross-functional networks.
• Hands-on team player with ownership mindset.

Responsabilités

• Specify, design, and optimize mechanical and thermodynamical systems (3D CAD).
• Build BOMs, run design calculations, and perform risk analyses.
• Define test programs and oversee prototype testing.
• Coordinate with suppliers and production for manufacturability.
• Support field installations and implement permanent solutions.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Dutch knowledge

Cross-functional communication

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Creo

Inventor

SolidWorks

Description du poste

About the role

What does a project engineer mechanical do at the Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk? As a mechanical project engineer in our Energy Conversion Solutions team (Oil-Free Air division), you will follow product development projects from start to finish. You will see products evolve from initial lab prototypes to full-scale manufacturing, working closely with project leaders, local teams, and international facilities in locations such as India and China.

Your daily flow involves specifying, designing, and optimizing mechanical and thermodynamical systems and components such as pumps, piping, coolers, fans, valves, sheet metal, and castings—in 3D CAD. You build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), perform design calculations, conduct risk analyses, and evaluate cost, manufacturability, logistics, and serviceability. Additionally, you define test programs, prepare assembly instructions, follow up on prototype testing, interact with suppliers, and apply international standards (ISO, PED, ASME). You also support production and field installations by troubleshooting quality or performance issues and implementing permanent solutions. You will work via our hybrid model at our facility in Wilrijk.

About the Company

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent through experience
• Good proficiency in English; knowledge of Dutch is considered a plus
• Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks) is a strong advantage
• Strong affinity for mechanical design, thermodynamics, structural calculations, and international standards (ISO, PED, ASME)
• Ability to set priorities, work independently, and embrace fast iterative design processes
• Open, science-backed communicator who builds strong networks across purchasing, production, service, and external suppliers
• Hands‑on team player with an innovative, growth-oriented mindset, a "can-do" attitude, and a strong sense of ownership

Benefits

• we provide a flexible work-life balance.
• 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.
• health insurance
• paid leave
• retirement benefits
• flexible hybrid working arrangements

Company Culture

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.

Equal Opportunity

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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