Optimization Engineer: Data-Driven Fastening & Training

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with company match

Work-Life Balance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Wellness Reimbursements

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Optimization Engineer to deliver bolted joint optimization on-site at customer facilities, analyze torque-to-failure tests, and support value-driven service offerings.

You will collaborate with the Data Driven Services team, train customers, prepare training materials, and help grow the Atlas Copco optimization portfolio while building strong relationships.

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

Presentation skills

Teaching / Coaching

Travel readiness

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or management discipline

Job description

Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Optimization Engineer to deliver bolted joint optimization on-site at customer facilities, analyze torque-to-failure tests, and support value-driven service offerings.

You will collaborate with the Data Driven Services team, train customers, prepare training materials, and help grow the Atlas Copco optimization portfolio while building strong relationships.