Precision Dispensing Applications Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group is seeking an Application Specialist to drive precision fluid dispensing projects across lab, customer sites, and production settings in Auburn Hills, MI. You will develop, validate, and optimize micro-dispensing processes for adhesives, thermal compounds, and coatings while collaborating with engineering, sales, and project teams.

Responsibilities include setting up and programming dispensing systems, evaluating performance, supporting demonstrations, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, automation, robotics, industrial technology, electronics technology, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience with precision dispensing, fluid handling systems, robotics, automation, electronics manufacturing, or process development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute precision dispensing trials in laboratory, customer-facing, and production-style environments.
• Set up, operate, program, and troubleshoot micro dispense equipment, pumps, valves, controllers, and robotic systems.
• Develop and optimize dispensing processes for adhesives, thermal materials, underfills, coatings, sealants, UV materials, and other precision-applied fluids.
• Evaluate dispensing performance, including dot size, bead geometry, placement accuracy, repeatability, material flow characteristics, and process capability.
• Troubleshoot application issues involving dispense consistency, material behavior, process parameters, and equipment performance.
• Support customer sample preparation, proof-of-concept testing, feasibility studies, and application development projects.
• Capture trial observations, process parameters, technical results, and recommendations through detailed documentation and reporting.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning activities, validation efforts, and process debugging as required.
• Provide technical recommendations to engineering, sales, project management, and customer teams regarding equipment selection, process improvements, and application feasibility.
• Translate trial results into practical process solutions that improve quality, throughput, and reliability.
• Conduct customer demonstrations and explain process capabilities, equipment functionality, and application results.
• Assist with customer training, technical workshops, trade shows, and other customer-facing activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to evaluate new dispensing technologies, equipment enhancements, and material applications.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, fixtures, and testing resources to support efficient execution of application projects.
• Stay current on emerging precision dispensing technologies, materials, automation trends, and industry best practices.

Skills

Robotic systems

Motion control platforms

Precision dispensing

Troubleshooting

Documentation & reporting

Electronics assembly experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical/problem-solving

Customer-facing demonstrations

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Robotic controllers

Automation software/tools

Job description

Atlas Copco Group is seeking an Application Specialist to drive precision fluid dispensing projects across lab, customer sites, and production settings in Auburn Hills, MI. You will develop, validate, and optimize micro-dispensing processes for adhesives, thermal compounds, and coatings while collaborating with engineering, sales, and project teams.

Responsibilities include setting up and programming dispensing systems, evaluating performance, supporting demonstrations, and maintaining