Project Engineer Motor Competence Center

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

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible hybrid work

Paid leave

Résumé du poste

Atlas Copco Group is seeking an Project Engineer for the Motor Competence Center in Wilrijk to lead electromagnetic design and testing of high-speed motors used in turbo compressors and expanders. You will manage lab test setups, validate prototypes, and collaborate with suppliers and SQA teams while leveraging CAD/CAE/FEM tools.

The role requires a degree in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering, English fluency, and a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering, preferably with electromagnetic background.
• Experience in electromagnetic design and testing of high-speed motors.
• Proficiency with EM analysis tools and 3D CAD software; willingness to learn Dutch.

Responsabilités

• Design, test, and field follow-up of high-speed motors; contribute to development lifecycle from prototype to serial production.
• Organize lab test setups, plan tests, and document results to validate designs.
• Support magnetic design activities, validate prototype parts, and assess suppliers with SQA teams.
• Act as a technical consultant for drivetrain challenges across internal teams; lead small projects or tasks when needed.
• Use CAD/CAE/FEM and PDM tools to achieve optimal results; contribute to knowledge sharing and documentation.

Connaissances

English fluency

Problem solving

Team player

MS Office 365

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Ansys Maxwell

MotorCAD

Magnet

MATLAB

CATIA

Inventor

Description du poste

Project Engineer Motor Competence Center

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

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! We still encourage you to apply and take this opportunity. Who knows, on-the-job-training may be available for you for this position.

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 hybridworking arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our site in Wilrijk.

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.