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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.
Our experienced team develops centrifugal compressors which are used worldwide. We pride ourselves in developing the most energy efficient solutions. With a rated power of up to kW per compressor, even the smallest improvements can have a big impact. Besides focusing on product development, our team carries out extensive research and development, to stay at the forefront of the market. Developments can be starting from a blank paper to upgrading current products as well as working on innovations together with external parties like universities.
We are passionate about our technology and continuously push boundaries, for example with in-house multi-disciplinary design optimization methods. We work in close cooperation with colleagues from other departments and customers around the world.
Working in our team makes that you can make an impact towards a sustainable future. Here, you will be challenged to never stop learning, and you can be part of the solution for a better tomorrow.
Join our team and make the difference.
Your role
As a Technology Engineer – Aerodynamics of Centrifugal Compressors, you work, together with highly specialized colleagues, on the design of next generation centrifugal compressors. Our design methodology makes use of CFD, FEA, numerical optimization, advanced modelling, and dedicated testing.
You work on our future technology, through research and development. Furthermore, you work on the development of new centrifugal compressors with today’s technology.
You design test campaigns, make sure the test rig is up to the task, follow-up testing, process the data and draw conclusions. You develop (multi-disciplinary) numerical models and validate those with test data if needed.
For special applications, you provide detailed technical support to our sales and marketing team. When needed, you work on custom designs for demanding applications.
You report to the team leader Centrifugal Compressors and will work hybrid on our site in Wilrijk. Occasional travelling abroad might be required.
To succeed, you will need
At Atlas Copco, our slogan is "hire for attitude & train for skill". We train you for these positions through on-the-job-training. If you partly but not fully meet the profile as outlined below, we still encourage you to apply and take this opportunity.
1. MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
2. Fluent in English and/or Dutch
3. Experience with CFD, FEA, Python and MATLAB are a plus
4. Good understanding of thermodynamic and aerodynamic principles
5. You are enthusiast to dive deep in technical and complex topics
In return, we offer you
You will work in an enthusiastic team where team spirit and mutual respect come first. You will be welcomed in an international and diverse environment with specialists from different disciplines. There is an onboarding program which includes a personal godmother/godfather. You will be encouraged to create your own path within Atlas Copco and get access to our online internal job market with all opportunities worldwide within the Atlas Copco Group. We offer an interesting salary with fringe benefits, including hospitalization insurance, group insurance, paid holidays and a cafeteria plan for car and bike leasing.
Our culture is rooted in Swedish values including a sense of family, respect and diversity. Flexible working hours and the option of hybrid working also contribute to your healthy work-life balance. Our site in Wilrijk has its own training center to further develop your skills, as we offer lifelong learning. We also strongly believe in 'a healthy mind in a healthy body'. You can join more than 20 staff clubs to play sports or relax, from football, to padel, tennis, darts, basketball, cycling, volleyball... Either on our own tennis courts, on our football pitch or in our indoor sports center, or at external locations. We hold after work drinks in our chalet. In our inclusive and caring environment, you will get the support and inspiration you need to grow on every level. Here, your ideas will be embraced, and you will never stop growing.
At Atlas Copco, we question the status quo and are always looking for a "better way". Our leading technology and ideas allow us to innovate for the future. We believe that passionate people make the difference.