Project Application Engineer - Detroit, MI

Atlas Copco North America LLC; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco North America LLC is seeking a Project Application Engineer in Detroit, MI. You will design and deliver customized assembly and automation solutions, translating RFQs into technically and financially sound proposals.

The role involves managing projects end-to-end, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Service teams, and guiding customers from concept to delivery while optimizing cost and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing or project engineering.
• Experience managing complex projects from concept to delivery within budget.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication.
• PLC and Fieldbus programming knowledge.
• CAD skills, preferably PTC Creo, for detailed design docs.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Basic financial acumen for project costing and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Translate RFQs into customized assembly and automation solutions.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals, including costs and risks.
• Manage projects from order through installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Service, Engineering, suppliers, and customers to meet time and spec.
• Support design and manufacturing of electromechanical, tooling, fixture, and automation solutions.

Skills

Engineering degree

3+ years experience

Project management

PLC programming

Fieldbus programming

CAD (PTC Creo)

Lean manufacturing

Costing familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Project Application Engineer - Detroit, MI

As a Project Application Engineer, reporting to the Project Team Manager, you will design and deliver customized industrial solutions that solve real customer challenges.

Based in Detroit, MI , you'll collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Service teams to bring concepts to life across industries like automotive and aerospace.

In this role, you'll take ownership of projects from concept through execution-working directly with customers, developing technical solutions, and ensuring successful delivery that drives productivity and performance.

Translate customer RFQs and requirements into customized assembly and automation solutions.

Develop technical and commercial proposals, including project costs, financial analysis, risks, and mitigation plans.

Manage projects from order through installation, commissioning, testing, and customer acceptance.

Coordinate with Sales, Service, Engineering, suppliers, and customers to deliver projects on time and to specification.

• Support the design and manufacturing of custom electromechanical, tooling, fixture, and automation solutions using CAD and global engineering resources.
• Identify solutions thatremove production bottlenecks, improve quality, and increase customer productivity.

Your skills and experience

• Possess an engineering degree (Bachelor's or higher) coupled with at least 3 years' experience in manufacturing or project engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze technical challenges creatively and communicate effectively across diverse teams.
• PLC and Fieldbus programming knowledge.
• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably PTC Creo, to support detailed design and documentation activities.
• Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices to drive operational excellence.
• Basic financial acumen related to project costing and pricing strategies, ensuring profitable project outcomes.

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is abouthaving opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your location and working hours

This is a fully remote role based out of Detroit, MI .

Travel: Up to 40% travel , predominantly within the United States, with occasional international travel to collaborate with global teams and customers.

Expect travel engagements to include multi-day and overnight stays, particularly during the initial year for onboarding and intensive training programs.

Local Terms & Conditions Apply

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on longterm development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us: