Optimization Engineer - Data-Driven & Field Training

Atlas Copco Holding GmbH; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Family Support

Wellness Perks

Rewarding Culture

Job summary

Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Optimization Engineer to optimize bolted joints, coordinate with Data Driven Services, and support as a liaison with SCE/ACTA teams. You’ll lead lab tests, deliver presentations, and train customers on optimization strategies.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, exceptional presentation skills, and up to 40% travel to serve clients and drive value. Hybrid work with a focus on customer outcomes is offered.

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

Motor vehicle manufacturing knowledge

Presentation skills (camera)

Teach, coach & lead others

Video training content familiarity

Customer-facing communication

Education

Technical or management degree

Job description

Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Optimization Engineer to optimize bolted joints, coordinate with Data Driven Services, and support as a liaison with SCE/ACTA teams. You’ll lead lab tests, deliver presentations, and train customers on optimization strategies.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, exceptional presentation skills, and up to 40% travel to serve clients and drive value. Hybrid work with a focus on customer outcomes is offered.