Precision Dispensing Applications Engineer

Atlas Copco; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an Application Specialist to develop, test, and optimize precision fluid-dispensing processes for electronics, automotive, and industrial applications.

You will troubleshoot, demonstrate capabilities, support validation and customer demonstrations, and collaborate with engineering and sales to translate results into practical process improvements.

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

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Programming automation

Robotics & motion control

Dispensing systems

Data analysis

Documentation & reporting

Customer demonstrations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience with precision dispensing, robotics, automation, or electronics manufacturing

Job description

Atlas Copco in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an Application Specialist to develop, test, and optimize precision fluid-dispensing processes for electronics, automotive, and industrial applications.

You will troubleshoot, demonstrate capabilities, support validation and customer demonstrations, and collaborate with engineering and sales to translate results into practical process improvements.