Project Engineer - Mechanical

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Antwerpen; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Mentorship program

Health insurance

Training & development

Retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

Atlas Copco Group Belgium Antwerp in Wilrijk seeks a mechanical project engineer to drive product development from lab prototypes to full-scale manufacturing within the Energy Conversion Solutions team (Oil-Free Air). You will specify, design, and optimize mechanical and thermodynamical systems, collaborating with project leaders and international facilities.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, strong English, and proficiency with 3D CAD (Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent through experience.
• Good proficiency in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (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.

Responsabilités

• Specify, design and optimize mechanical and thermodynamical systems and components.
• Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and perform design calculations.
• Define test programs, prepare assembly instructions, and follow prototype testing.
• Interact with suppliers and ensure compliance with ISO, PED, ASME.
• Support production and field installations by troubleshooting issues and implementing permanent solutions.

Connaissances

Mechanical design

Thermodynamics

Project coordination

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Creo

Inventor

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Engineering Atlas Copco Group Belgium Antwerp

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 componentssuch 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.

To succeed, you will need

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

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.