What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Atlas Copco Group?
Your role
As a Project Engineer, your mission is ensure the successful execution of custom industrial vacuum system projects from initial hand off through final delivery. This includes translating customer requirements into engineered solutions, coordinating cross-functional execution, and supporting the project throughout its lifecycle including during the production phase with manufacturing guidance and troubleshooting. This role ensures technical integrity, cost control, schedule adherence, and alignment across departments to deliver high-quality systems.
You will
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.
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Michigan City IN, St Joseph MI, LaPorte IN, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.
As a Project Engineer, your mission is ensure the successful execution of custom industrial vacuum system projects from initial hand off through final delivery. This includes translating customer requirements into engineered solutions, coordinating cross-functional execution, and supporting the project throughout its lifecycle including during the production phase with manufacturing guidance and troubleshooting. This role ensures technical integrity, cost control, schedule adherence, and alignment across departments to deliver high-quality systems.
You will
- Ensure proper coordination throughout the life of the project with other functional areas involved.
- Maintain awareness of project cost and schedule to meet customer expectations.
- Participate in customer witness testing and analyzes test data to validate performance.
- Communicate progress and deliverable updates to the stakeholders, raises red flags and highlights any concerns.
- Review and interpret customer specifications to ensure project compliance.
- Collaborate with Applications Engineering to clarify scope and resolve technical questions.
- Maintain project engineering schedule by monitoring engineering progress, calculating time requirements considering sequencing project elements, coordinating activities, and resolving engineering problems.
- Assist the shop floor with resolving design issues, component shortages, or quality concerns.
- Support Purchasing with technical input for part procurement.
- Foster a team spirit towards driving success and improving business results.
- Select appropriate system components and creates Bills of Materials (BOMs) using ERP software.
- Perform CAD design work and prepare detailed components and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
- Apply fluid mechanics and thermodynamics principles for piping design and component selection.
- Develop and manages project schedules using MS Project.
- Reviews and aid in the design release approval process of project related components and assemblies.
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 level education in Mechanical Engineering with 1-2 years experience.
- Work experience in an industrial environment, with engineering background.
- Knowledge of vacuum systems skid design, piping, components, and fabrication is preferred
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
- Experience with ERP systems for BOM creation and management.
- Familiarity with MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and piping design.
- Knowledge of valve and instrumentation selection.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Michigan City IN, St Joseph MI, LaPorte IN, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.