Technology Developer - Beyond Air

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group invites applications for a Technology Developer to lead development of advanced gas compressor technologies, emphasizing thermodynamics, modelling, and first-principles engineering. You will build and validate analytical and numerical models, simulate across gas types and conditions, and contribute to technology roadmaps.

Based at our Wilrijk site in Antwerp, you will collaborate across R&D, internal stakeholders, and external partners in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Master in Electromechanical/Energy/Mechatronics engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of thermodynamics and structural analysis.
• Programming capabilities with MATLAB.
• Very good knowledge of English; another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced gas compressor technologies, focusing on thermodynamics, modelling and first-principles engineering.
• Create analytical and numerical models to simulate compressor behavior across gases and conditions.
• Validate models with experimental data and align simulations with real performance.
• Define operating scenarios and roadmaps, driving technology directions and supporting strategic decisions.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Structural analysis

English

Mat MATLAB

Education

Master in Electromechanical/Energy/Mechatronics engineering or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Your role

The Beyond Air Task Force is responsible for developing and maintaining new compression technologies for gas applications. Our activities range from initiating completely new developments to upgrading existing products, as well as exploring innovations together with internal stakeholders, R&D cells, and external partners. The team manages the entire process from product strategy, design, and testing through to operations and customer delivery. To further strengthen our innovation capabilities, we are now looking for a Technology Developer.

In this expert role, you act as a key technical authority in the development of advanced gas compressor technologies, with a strong emphasis on thermodynamics, modelling, and first-principles engineering. You perform in-depth thermodynamic analyses and system-level calculations to assess performance, efficiency, and operational limits, forming the backbone of technology development and design decisions.

You develop advanced analytical and numerical models to simulate compressor behavior across a wide range of gases and operating conditions.

You validate and continuously improve these models using experimental data, ensuring strong alignment between simulation and real performance. Based on your expertise, you define critical operating scenarios and boundary conditions, applying engineering judgement to evaluate performance limits and risks.

In addition, you define and drive the technology roadmap, translating deep technical insights into clear development directions. You lead and contribute to BDC activities, providing technical direction, consolidating knowledge, and supporting key strategic decisions.

To succeed, you will need

• The successful candidate has a master in Electromechanical/Energy/Mechatronics engineering or equivalent in experience.
• Extensive knowledge of thermodynamics and structural analysis
• Programming capabilities (Matlab)
• You have a very good knowledge of English. An additional language is considered as a plus.
• Genuine interest in technology and innovation.
• You enjoy a dynamic and multi-disciplinary working environment

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 a comprehensive onboarding program, including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather. You will have access global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group. We offer an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits.

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remote and being on-site at our Atlas copco airpower site in Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium (BE).