Project engineer R&D

Job title:

Project engineer R&D

Company:

Atlas Copco

Job description

Our solutions are a key part of most industries – electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.Job descriptionAre you passionate about new innovations and eager to develop the future sustainable compressor products from concept to production?In our team within the engineering department, we are looking for a motivated project engineer with a pro-active attitude and a strong preference for mechanical engineering to join our mission in developing and improving the oil free screw (OFS) compressor elements. The oil free screw compressor element is the heart of our best-in-class compressor units converting mechanical energy to compressed air.In this function, you will define together with the project team the development of products from the first prototype to serial production. You safeguard the technical coherence during the design phase, supported by your team members and our in-house developed tools. You aim to optimize the cost and value of product design for all our stakeholders (from supplier, to production, to our internal and external customers). Next to the technical scope you will also support the project management.Product development, testing, and manufacturing are mainly done at the headquarters of Atlas Copco Compressor Technique in Wilrijk. This means you will have hands-on experience with the products and will also work outside of a traditional desk environment.You will be a member of the oil free screw product development team, this team consists of several project leaders, designers, technology and calculation engineers dedicated to the development on state of the art compressor elements.You will work in a large company with a strong focus on sustainability where you will have many personal and technical learning possibilities and get the chance to work on making more efficient and sustainable products in a high impact industry sector.Your role

• Collaborate with, motivate and steer the project team to develop next generation screw compressors.
• Build project action plan, manage timing, and make sure proper procedures are followed.
• Ensure requirements/deliverables are met within defined deadlines and budget.
• Align with stakeholders: suppliers, purchasing, process engineering, …
• Plan, schedule, predict and manage technical tasks of the project to assure accuracy, proper resources, and quality
• Report to Product Engineering Leader within the Airtec Product Development department.

Some examples:

• Follow-up of prototype assembly and testing
• Follow-up the designers for creation and keeping technical information updated (drawings, bill-of-material, purchase specifications and technical agreements)
• Reporting on gathered knowledge.

What you can expect from us?Atlas Copco Airpower has a lot to offer. A nice salary, fringe benefits and a good work-life balance; you can already tick those off the list.Our colleagues and the warm, human culture are the values we are most proud of.You will be part of a diverse and committed product development team with a strong team spirit and report to the engineering team leader within the Product Development Airtec department.Challenge, development and variety are our focus. You will receive on-the-job training to help you settle into your new role as quickly as possible.What we expect of you?Experience and knowledge requirements

• You have a technical background, preferably in mechanical engineering, supported by strong analytical skills.
• You communicate fluently in English.
• Experience in a product development context is a plus.
• Technical experience with compressors or rotary machines is a plus.

Educational requirements

• Master in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Personality requirements

• You are a team player who can work together with and motivate a project team.
• You are interested in technical challenges, new technologies and innovation.
• You are willing to learn, easy to adapt to new systems and processes.
• You challenge the status quo, think out-of-the-box, and seek opportunities for improvements.
• You are result driven, commit to targets and goals, and make decisions based on accurate sources of information.
• You implement decisions according to agreement and plans, you stand firm in the implementations.
• You take ownership and make decisions in tough situations with considered risks and take responsibility of the decisions taken.
• You set priorities according to importance and urgency, you fulfill tasks in a cost-efficient way.
• You express yourself clearly, concisely, and effectively. You communicate straightforwardly without fear of raising ‘red flags’.

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.

Expected salary

Location

Wilrijk, Anvers

Job date

Mon, 13 May 2024 06:06:08 GMT

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