Data-Driven Optimization Engineer – Fastening & Processes

Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with match

Flexible scheduling

Parental Leave

Wellness Reimbursements

Inclusive culture

Gym

Education

Job summary

Atlas Copco is hiring an Optimization Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to lead on-site bolted joint optimization, perform lab analysis, and develop training materials for Master Class programs. You will engage with Data Driven Services, MVI, and GIN teams while building strong customer relationships and promoting optimization solutions.

The role requires expertise in assembly processes, strong presentation skills, and the ability to coach customers and peers.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or management discipline.
• Thorough understanding of motor vehicle and general industry manufacturing, with focus on assembly processes and optimization.
• Expert level presentation skills with preferred high comfort level in front of a camera while producing video training content.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and lead both customers and peers.
• Regular travel as needed for customer visits and sales engagement (estimated up to 40%)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Data Driven Services team members to accelerate Alture connectivity with new and existing customers and contribute as an active member of the SCE BL and broader ACTA teams.
• Foster strong working relationships with MVI and GIN colleagues built on trust, collaboration, and shared success.
• Perform on-site bolted joint optimization at customer manufacturing facilities to improve joint quality and integrity, reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework, and enhance tool ergonomics and operator efficiency.
• Conduct bolted joint analysis in the Auburn Hills fastening lab, including torque-to-failure testing, ultrasonic bolt load testing, incorrect assembly identification, and automation feasibility studies.
• Develop presentations, reports, and training materials to communicate findings and support Atlas Copco product-based Master Class training programs.
• Teach fastening-related technical concepts, coach customers on proper application, and facilitate meetings to diagnose fastening challenges and define solution scopes.
• Lead or support customer-facing Data Driven Services optimization meetings and manage laboratory projects from planning through execution, analysis, reporting, and completion.
• Build strong customer relationships, ensure customers maximize value from Atlas Copco products and services, and identify opportunities to expand solutions.
• Support commercial growth by identifying upsell opportunities and motivating MVI and GIN sales teams to promote optimization solutions.

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Presentation skills

Teaching / coaching

Customer-facing engagement

Education

Technical or management degree

Tools

Torque testing equipment

Ultrasonic bolt testing

Automation feasibility studies

Job description

Atlas Copco is hiring an Optimization Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to lead on-site bolted joint optimization, perform lab analysis, and develop training materials for Master Class programs. You will engage with Data Driven Services, MVI, and GIN teams while building strong customer relationships and promoting optimization solutions.

The role requires expertise in assembly processes, strong presentation skills, and the ability to coach customers and peers.