Rotating Equipment Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Lifelong learning

Innovation culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Houston is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to serve as a technical expert evaluating repair challenges, developing solutions, and guiding service center operations on oil & gas, chemical, and industrial gas applications.

You will perform engineering calculations, review design documents, and provide real-time support during inspection, assembly, and testing, while driving continuous improvements to reduce lead times and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in an engineering role supporting rotating equipment, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and tolerance analyses to validate repair and redesign efforts.
• Review, approve, and release design documentation for repaired components and assemblies.
• Provide real-time engineering support during inspection, assembly, and testing phases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing repair lead time and cost.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and service teams to ensure smooth execution of repair activities.
• Collaborate with Atlas Copco product companies within our division to exchange technical information and align field repair practices with original equipment specifications.

Skills

3D CAD software

Engineering documentation

Rotating equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo Elements/Pro

Creo

Job description

As a Rotating Equipment Engineer, your mission is to serve as a key technical expert responsible for evaluating complex rotating equipment repair challenges, developing engineering solutions, and providing technical leadership to service center operations. You will exercise independent engineering judgment to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance of Atlas Copco's rotating equipment. The role delivers high quality aftermarket solutions that restore equipment integrity, improve operational efficiency, and uphold Atlas Copco’s standards across oil & gas, chemical, and industrial gas applications. You will report to the Repair Facility Supervisor.

You will

• Engineering Design & Technical Support:
  • Perform engineering calculations and tolerance analyses to validate repair and redesign efforts.
  • Review, approve, and release design documentation for repaired components and assemblies.
• Repair & Aftermarket Engineering:
  • Provide real-time engineering support during inspection, assembly, and testing phases.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing repair lead time and cost.
• Quality, Safety, & Compliance:
  • Ensure all repair and design work meets Atlas Copco quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and service teams to ensure smooth execution of repair activities.
• Cross-Functional & Field Support:
  • Collaborate with Atlas Copco product companies within our division to exchange technical information, support component design improvements, and ensure alignment between field repair practices and original equipment specifications.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of experience in an engineering role supporting rotating equipment, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering documentation systems.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability: A workplace built on transparency, personal responsibility, and mutual respect. We empower you to make informed engineering decisions, own outcomes, and communicate openly, knowing you have a supportive team and leadership structure behind you. We trust our engineers to do what’s right for the customer, the equipment, and the business.
• Lifelong learning and career growth: Access to professional development, internal technical training, and opportunities to grow within a global industrial organization known for innovation and long-term career pathways.
• Innovation powered by people: An opportunity to work hands-on with complex rotating machinery that powers critical industries: oil & gas, chemical, and industrial gas, where your engineering decisions directly influence equipment reliability and customer success.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, and holidays), a 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and flexible working hours to support work-life balance. Base salary ranges from $112,000-$134,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job location

On-Site
Due to the hands-on nature of supporting the rotating equipment and Service Center operations, this role requires you to work primarily on-site at our office inHouston, United States (US)located near the William P. Hobby Airport in Houston.Some scheduling flexibility may be available when work can be completed independently.

Contact information

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.

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

Creo Elements/Pro (Computer-Aided Design Software)

Creo

Rotating Equipment

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