Optimization Engineer

Atlas Copco

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical or management discipline
  • Thorough understanding of motor vehicle and manufacturing processes
  • Expert level presentation skills, comfortable on camera for training content
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and coach customers and peers
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% for customer engagement

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Data Driven Services to enhance customer connectivity
  • Build trustful relationships with MVI and GIN colleagues
  • Perform on-site bolted joint optimization to improve manufacturing quality
  • Conduct bolted joint analysis including various testing methodologies
  • Develop training materials and reports for product-based training programs
  • Teach fastening techniques and coach customers on applications
  • Lead Data Driven Services meetings and manage lab projects from start to finish
  • Identify upsell opportunities to support commercial growth and customer value

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching
  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Wellness benefits including gym and health reimbursements
  • An inclusive culture celebrating innovation, teamwork, and diversity
Full Job Description
Your role

Reporting directly to the Optimization Services Manager, this role will be instrumental in providing valuable fastening technical resources, promoting Atlas Copco products and services, and strengthening our customer relationships and perceived value.

Here's how you'll make an impact:
• Collaborate with Data Driven Services team members to accelerate Alture connectivity with new and existing customers and contribute as an active member of the SCE BL and broader ACTA teams.
• Foster strong working relationships with MVI and GIN colleagues built on trust, collaboration, and shared success.
• Perform on-site bolted joint optimization at customer manufacturing facilities to improve joint quality and integrity, reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework, and enhance tool ergonomics and operator efficiency.
• Conduct bolted joint analysis in the Auburn Hills fastening lab, including torque-to-failure testing, ultrasonic bolt load testing, incorrect assembly identification, and automation feasibility studies.
• Develop presentations, reports, and training materials to communicate findings and support Atlas Copco product-based Master Class training programs.
• Teach fastening-related technical concepts, coach customers on proper application, and facilitate meetings to diagnose fastening challenges and define solution scopes.
• Lead or support customer-facing Data Driven Services optimization meetings and manage laboratory projects from planning through execution, analysis, reporting, and completion.
• Build strong customer relationships, ensure customers maximize value from Atlas Copco products and services, and identify opportunities to expand solutions.
• Support commercial growth by identifying upsell opportunities and motivating MVI and GIN sales teams to promote optimization solutions.

To succeed, you will need

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical or management discipline
  • Thorough understanding of motor vehicle and general industry manufacturing, with focus on assembly processes and optimization
  • Expert level presentation skills with preferred high comfort level in front of a camera while producing video training content
  • Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and lead both customers and peers.
  • Regular travel as needed for customer visits and sales engagement (estimated up to 40%)


In return, we offer

  • At Atlas Copco, we know that work is more than just a job. Here's what we offer to keep you happy, healthy, and inspired:
    • Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
    • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and more.
    • Financial Security: 401(k) with a baseline company contribution and matching opportunities starting at 6%, increasing further with tenure.
    • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, a comprehensive holiday package, and flexible scheduling options where available to support your well-being.
    • Family Support: Paid Maternity & Parental Leave.
    • Wellness Perks: Gym, Education, and Health Reimbursements.
    • Rewarding Culture: An inclusive environment that celebrates innovation, teamwork, and diversity.


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