Project Application Engineer - Rock Hill, SC

Atlas Copco; Rock Hill (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Project Application Engineer to design and deliver customized automation solutions. You will own projects from concept to installation, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Service teams to meet customer needs across automotive and aerospace.

The role requires an engineering degree and at least 3 years in manufacturing or project engineering, plus PLC/Fieldbus know-how and CAD Creo.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Bachelor's or higher) with at least 3 years in manufacturing or project engineering.
• Experience in managing complex projects end-to-end within budget constraints.
• PLC and Fieldbus programming knowledge.
• Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• 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 design and manufacturing of customized electromechanical, tooling, fixture, and automation solutions using CAD and global engineering resources.
• Identify solutions that remove production bottlenecks, improve quality, and increase customer productivity.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Process Improvement

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Project Engineering

Project Management

Risk Analysis

Automation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD Creo

Job description

Project Application Engineer - Rock Hill, SC

Rock Hill, SC United States Hybrid Full-time

Your role

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 Rock Hill, SC , 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.

Your day-to-day

• 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 soluti ons that remove 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.

We strongly encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, valuing the unique perspectives and insights they bring to our team.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Project Engineering
• Project Management
• Risk Analysis
• Automation

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 about having 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 hybrid position based out of our Rock Hill, SC Customer Center Office working 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

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 long‑term 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.

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.