Technology Engineer (Research & Development)

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Context and Mission

As a Technology Engineer Compressor Engineering (Product Development of Compressor Elements) you focus on research and development of parameters that influence the performance/performance capacity of (screw) compressors. The greatest optimizations and developments are possible in the field of Energy Efficiency.

Example: 80% of the cost of a compressor element in a total life cycle is energy cost, 10% purchase and 10% maintenance. That’s why customers are looking for a compressor that is more energy efficient.

R&D in Belgium

Product development, validation, testing and production mainly take place in Wilrijk (Antwerp) in Belgium.

Position in the organisation

Product Development / Product Engineering at Atlas Copco in Belgium consists of 6 Product Development teams, whereby this vacancy of Technology Engineer Compressor Engineering is located in the Airtec Core Components division. The screw compressor element is the heart of the compressor that converts mechanical energy into compressed air.

Team

You will be part of a product development team and join their mission to develop, improve compressor elements and provide expertise & support to integrate the designs into a complete compressor unit. A product development team consists of various project leaders, designers, technology and calculation engineers who are dedicated to the development of state-of-the-art compressor elements.

Responsibilities and Task Areas

• After your initial training you will have the opportunity to take ownership and responsibility in your field.
• You translate the functional product specification into design parameters, using our industry-leading expertise, by setting up the required test programs to identify further improvements. Together with a test team, you draw up the test plan, analyze test results, make recommendations for further improvement and qualify whether the product meets the specifications.
• You develop new products, new elements for compressors based on customer specifications.
• You build expertise on parameters that influence performance, as a member of the competency team, by relying on test results and calculations. You advise on the optimal design and use.
• You stay informed of the latest developments regarding modelling, measuring and simulating the performance of the product. You identify opportunities to improve and/or expand our current calculation models and tools.
• You participate in challenges: how can Atlas Copco design to work more cost-efficiently and energy-efficiently? How can we improve, challenge the status quo, pave the way, break paradigms, …?

Desired Knowledge and Experience

• You already live in Belgium.
• You have a master’s degree in engineering sciences (Civil Engineer), preferably with a specialization in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Energy Engineering, Thermotechnical Sciences. A PhD in one of these domains is a plus.
• You have some prior knowledge of thermodynamics; heat transfer, heat exchange, compression, adiabatic processes, PV diagrams, …
• Some feeling with validation (FEA / CFD) and Design (CAD) is recommended.
• Specific prior knowledge of compressor technology is an added value, but not a requirement.
• You are interested in product development and mechanical energy technology, in particular in energy efficiency (whereby you pay attention to the energy cost, among other things).
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You communicate fluently in English.

Desired Personality

You are a dynamic person with an entrepreneurial spirit who contributes to improving products with a problem-solving mindset and creativity. Your work is precise and you have a constructive (self-)critical attitude. You are also able to translate your expertise into information, guidelines and practical tools for your colleagues. You communicate fluently and use a proactive, open style. You have the ability to work harmoniously in an international team.

Offer

• Home work: maximum 2 days a week. You will work at the site in Wilrijk (Antwerp in Belgium) at least 3 days a week.
• You make an indispensable contribution to the company objectives. You get a sense of involvement and meaningful work. You see how your work makes the difference within the bigger picture.
• You will be warmly welcomed by a multidisciplinary team of colleagues in various positions: designers, product development engineers, calculation engineers and project leaders.
• You will receive extensive, intensive internal training. Atlas Copco is strongly committed to training, learning & development. Atlas Copco offers training on a regular basis to acquire new skills.
• Atlas Copco will challenge you (technically) and support you!
• You will have the opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills, maximize your potential and direct your own career development.
• Perspectives! There are both horizontal and vertical development opportunities; both hierarchy ladders and technology ladders.
• You report to the Teamleader Engineering, a real People Manager with years of experience in the sector, more than 10 years of experience at Atlas Copco who succeeds in raising people to a higher level, allowing them to grow professionally and to rise above themselves .
• You will experience the multifunctionality and flexibility of an SME with a multinational as its backbone. You are part of the broad Atlas Copco community.
• Career in a leading company. Atlas Copco offers a challenging position with a lot of autonomy within an international context with a strong brand recognition that takes care of the health and well-being of employees where involvement, openness, high ethics and empowerment are core values. Atlas Copco attaches great importance to a stimulating working atmosphere.
• You choose a very varied and multidisciplinary position in which you come into contact with various forms of technology, various technical applications within various sectors & industries.
• You get the chance to make your mark, to work out your ideas effectively, including the opportunity to change things and take ownership. Your added value will be noticed because you are a very important link in the organization where you have a view of the entire value chain. You will mean added value, being able to exert an impact on the end result/final product.
• You can count on a dynamic no-nonsense open culture where transparent communication, initiatives and ideas are really valued. Everyone is very approachable. Atlas Copco has a feedback culture with short communication lines.
• You will have the opportunity to help build a growth company with a long-term strategy, to further develop yourself in a reference company that gives responsibilities to its employees. Own input is encouraged and you receive credit for relevant new ideas.
• In this multidisciplinary position you have both internal and external contacts and you see the result of your work and the effect on the end result.
• You can of course count on excellent employment conditions: a complete remuneration package: a performance-motivating salary policy with an extensive package of fringe benefits. Atlas Copco has a cafeteria plan where you can opt for a company car, among other things.
• Flexible working hours: you choose when you start between 6.30 am and 10 am. Your working day will end between 2.45 pm and 6.15 pm. General flexibility: there is also a lot of flexibility outside these flexible hours. If overtime is worked, these hours can be compensated. Employees can find the work-life balance that works for them.
• Vision aimed at connecting people and dialogue.
• Performance-motivating and human policy with special attention to values ​​& norms.
• Atlas Copco attaches great importance to a stimulating working atmosphere and collegiality.
• Very big technical challenge and diversity of technological applications! Atlas Copco is strongly committed to customization and in-house management.
• Focus on manufacturability and cost efficiency. Large concentration of divisions are located close to the production environment on site in Wilrijk: test infrastructure, prototype view, lab, internal customers ...
• Atlas Copco attaches great importance to sustainability and pursues an active sustainable policy.

About Atlas Copco

The Atlas Copco Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and is active in more than 180 countries. The international headquarters of the compressor branch within the group is located in Wilrijk (Antwerp): Atlas Copco Airpower. We are the market leader in compressed air technology, developing & manufacturing a wide range of industrial compressors and related products. Driven by innovation, we strive to provide our customers around the world with the best compressed air systems and solutions to respond to their complex technical problems. In addition to engineering and production, logistics, purchasing, finance and aftermarket are equally important. As an employee you will find yourself in an international working environment with a diversity of contacts and many career opportunities.

More information / Introductory meeting

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