Technology Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Atlas Copco Group in Antwerpen is seeking a motivated engineer focused on mechanical development of oil-injected screw compressors. You will lead technology advancement from prototype to production, ensuring innovative product solutions and sustainability.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's in engineering, strong analytical skills, and knowledge in Matlab or Python. Join a diverse team to tackle technical challenges and improve compressor efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Master's or equivalent experience in engineering, PhD is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret FEA/CFD results and experience in numerical simulations.
• Broad knowledge in mechanical engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.

Responsabilités

• Conduct extensive research, simulations, and modeling on compressor components.
• Lead continuous product improvements through validated knowledge implementation.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in an international environment.

Connaissances

Mechanical engineering

Analytical skills

Matlab or Python

Understanding of thermodynamics

Communication skills in English

Formation

Master of Engineering Science or Master of Science

Outils

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Description du poste

Your role

We are looking for a motivated, pro‑active technology with a strong preference for mechanical engineering and the drive to improve compressor thermodynamics and optimize fluid dynamic behaviour. Join us in developing the highly technological oil‑injected screw (OIS) compressor, the heart of our best‑in‑class compressor units converting mechanical energy to compressed air. The OIS is a widely used product in a large variety of applications, making it “the workhorse of the industry”.

You (and the project team) will define the development of products from the first prototype to serial production. You will be responsible for technology development and advancing specific knowledge domains. Product development, modelling (digital twin), simulations, testing, data processing and manufacturing are mainly done on site in Wilrijk. This means you will have hands‑on experience with the products and will also work outside of a traditional desk environment.

The oil‑injected screw product development team consists of project leaders, designers, technology engineers dedicated to the development on state‑of‑the‑art compressor elements.

Atlas Copco has a strong focus on sustainability where you will have many learning possibilities and get the chance to work on making more efficient and sustainable products in a high impact industry sector.

Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Extensive research, simulations, calculations and modelling on components or subsystems of compressors.
• Identify key decisions and devise/execute a test plan to answer knowledge gaps.
• Ensure the implementation of new concepts as part of new product development projects.
• Acquire the relevant knowledge from internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow up the technology evolution for specific compressor types and subsystems.

More Specifically

• Calculation and design of the complete compressor and different components.
• Develop mathematical models, simulations and calculation tools for our products, validation & optimization of the calculation tools with lab test results and field data.
• Translate functional specifications into design parameters and knowledge gaps.
• Be part of an engineering team, participate in product development and technology projects.
• Take lead and actively participate in continuous product improvements through implementation of acquired and validated knowledge.
• Close follow‑up of prototype assembly and testing.
• Formulate functional hypotheses and verify them by suitable tests.
• Take on an expert role and formulate solutions. Report the working method, results, conclusions and recommendations.
• Assist in design and technical review, support on key decision making.

To succeed, you will need

Experience And Knowledge Requirements

• You have a Master of Engineering Science or Master of Science or equivalent by experience. Having acquired a PhD in this domain is an advantage.
• You have a strong technical background, preferably in engineering, supported by excellent analytical skills to solve complex technical problems.
• Matlab (or similar like Python) knowledge is preferred.
• Able to interpret FEA/CFD results. Experience in numerical simulations is a plus.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical engineering, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics. You can work on multi‑disciplinary problems, dive deep into the details of a problem, while keeping an overview of the bigger picture.
• Experience in oil‑injected screw compressors or compressors in general is a plus but not required.
• Experience as project member or leader in product development projects is a plus.
• You can work in an international environment.
• Good communication skills and English proficiency are required, communication skills in Dutch are a plus.

Personality requirements

• Problem‑solving mindset and creativity. You can think out of the box.
• Result‑driven, effective, and efficient.
• Team player.
• Open‑minded, constructive & positive.
• Passionate about technical challenges.
• The dynamic environment of product development energizes you.

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