Applied AI Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; Rock Hill (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group is seeking an R&D Engineer to drive cutting-edge research and development across new products and technologies. The role emphasizes designing innovative solutions, maintaining rigorous engineering standards, and translating industry advances into practical opportunities for customers and the business.

The position involves collaborating on budgets and product development plans while delivering high-quality software and AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills and experience building production-quality software or internal business applications.
• Experience building LLM-powered applications via APIs.
• Experience with retrieval-augmented generation, tool calling, agents or comparable AI workflow patterns.
• Ability to prototype rapidly, test with users, evaluate outputs and improve solutions.
• Knowledge of Git, testing, code review, documentation and CI/CD.
• Ability to communicate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders and focus on the business problem before selecting technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers and the industry.
• Ensure that all research and design methodologies comply with scientific and engineering standards.
• Assist in the creation of business plans and budgets for product development.
• Analyze and interpret quality and safety test results to ensure compliance with standards.
• Stay updated on industry developments and translate them into actionable opportunities for the company and customers.
• Monitor product development to ensure it meets technical, functional, cost, and timing targets.

Skills

Python

LLM APIs

RAG

Prototype

Git/CI/CD

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Your role

As a Research and Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of advancing our organization’s scientific and engineering capabilities. Your mission is to drive innovation by developing cutting‑edge products and technologies that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our industry through groundbreaking research, design, and development activities, ensuring our products and processes are not only efficient but also environmentally sustainable. Join us in exploring the natural world, pioneering new solutions, and making a lasting impact on both our organization and the broader community. You will report to the [add hiring manager title].

Your day-to-day

• Design and develop innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers and the industry.
• Ensure that all research and design methodologies comply with scientific and engineering standards.
• Assist in the creation of business plans and budgets for product development.
• Analyze and interpret quality and safety test results to ensure compliance with standards.
• Stay updated on industry developments and translate them into actionable opportunities for the company and customers.
• Monitor product development to ensure it meets technical, functional, cost, and timing targets.

Your Skills And Experience

• Strong Python skills and experience building production‑quality software or internal business applications.
• Experience building LLM‑powered applications via APIs.
• Experience with retrieval‑augmented generation, tool calling, agents or comparable AI workflow patterns.
• Ability to prototype rapidly, test with users, evaluate outputs and improve solutions.
• Knowledge of Git, testing, code review, documentation and CI/CD.
• Ability to communicate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders and focus on the business problem before selecting technology.

Your Compensation And Benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long‑term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on‑site at our BeaconMedaes site in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us.