Remote Project Application Engineer — Automation Solutions

Atlas Copco; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco is seeking a Project Application Engineer in Detroit, MI to design and deliver customized industrial solutions. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Service teams from concept through installation, commissioning and customer acceptance.

Based in Detroit with up to 40% travel within the United States, you will develop technical and commercial proposals, manage projects end-to-end, and drive productivity and performance across automotive and aerospace sectors.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with minimum 3 years in manufacturing or project engineering environments.
• Experience managing complex projects end-to-end within budget and schedule.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication across diverse teams.
• PLC and Fieldbus programming knowledge.
• Proficient in CAD software, preferably PTC Creo.
• Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Basic financial acumen for project costing and pricing; applies even if not all requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Translate RFQs and requirements into customized assembly and automation solutions; develop technical and commercial proposals, including costs and risks.
• Manage projects from order through installation, commissioning, testing, and customer acceptance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Service, Engineering, suppliers, and customers to deliver on time and to spec.

Skills

Engineering degree

Project management

Problem solving

PLC & Fieldbus

CAD (PTC Creo)

Lean manufacturing

Project costing

Communication across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Atlas Copco is seeking a Project Application Engineer in Detroit, MI to design and deliver customized industrial solutions. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Service teams from concept through installation, commissioning and customer acceptance.

Based in Detroit with up to 40% travel within the United States, you will develop technical and commercial proposals, manage projects end-to-end, and drive productivity and performance across automotive and aerospace sectors.