Project Engineer Motor Competence Center

Atlas Copco; Antwerpen; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk seeks an electromechanical engineer focused on high-speed electric motors, electromagnetic simulation, and sustainable innovation. You will drive design from prototyping to serial production within the CT Motor Competence Center, tackling drivetrain challenges with CAD/CAE/FEM and PDM tools.

You will organize lab tests, plan validations, support magnetic design, assess suppliers, and contribute to thermal and material analyses while collaborating across teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in electromagnetic design is preferred.
• Experience with electromagnetic analysis tools and CAD software.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead electromagnetic design, testing, and field follow-up for high-speed motors.
• Oversee development lifecycle from prototyping to serial production.
• Organize lab test setups, test planning, and documentation for validations.
• Support magnetic design, validate prototypes, and assess suppliers with SQA teams.
• Engage in thermal or material compatibility analyses and cross-team consultations.
• Use CAD/CAE/FEM and PDM tools; contribute in a hybrid on-site role at Wilrijk.

Connaissances

Electromechanical engineering

Hands-on problem solving

English fluency

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Electromechanical or Mechanical Eng.

Outils

Ansys Maxwell

MotorCAD

Magnet

MATLAB

CATIA

Inventor

MS Office 365

Description du poste

Your role

Are you an electromechanical engineer with a passion for high-speed electric motors, electromagnetic simulation, and sustainable innovation? Do you want to play a crucial role in reaching Atlas Copco Group's science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing next-generation powertrains?

What does an electromagnetic design engineer do at the Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk?

As a member of the CT Motor Competence Center, you will actively participate in the electromagnetic design, testing, and field follow-up of high-speed direct-drive motors used in turbo compressors and expanders. You will oversee the entire development lifecycle, taking novel designs from early prototyping to serial production.

Your daily flow includes organizing lab test setups, test planning, and documentation to validate motor designs through practical execution. You support magnetic design activities, validate prototype parts, assess suppliers alongside Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) teams, and participate in thermal or material compatibility analyses. Additionally, you serve as a technical consultant for other internal teams and divisions on drivetrain-related challenges. To achieve optimal results, you will leverage state-of-the-art CAD/CAE/FEM and PDM tools. You will work via our hybrid model at our site in Wilrijk.

To succeed, you will need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering, preferably with background or experience in electromagnetic design
• Experience in the electric motor manufacturing industry is considered a strong asset
• Proficiency with electromagnetic analysis software (such as Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, or Magnet) and mathematical computation packages (preferably MATLAB)
• Familiarity with 3D CAD systems (such as CATIA or Inventor) and MS Office 365 tools
• Industrially oriented team player with a creative, curious, and hands-on approach to technical problem-solving
• Preparedness to take ownership and lead small projects or project-related tasks
• Fluent communication skills in English; willingness to learn Dutch in practice if it is not your native language

In return, we offer

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 have access to a comprehensive onboarding program (including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather), continuous learning opportunities through our local training center, and access to global career pathways. 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.

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our site in Wilrijk.

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.