Atlas Copco

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
  • Strong knowledge of motor vehicle and general industry assembly processes
  • Expert presentation skills, including video content creation
  • Proven ability to teach, coach, and lead customers and peers
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% for customer engagement

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Data Driven Services to enhance customer connectivity
  • Build relationships with colleagues based on trust and collaboration
  • Optimize bolted joints on-site at customer manufacturing facilities
  • Conduct bolted joint testing and analysis in the fastening lab
  • Develop training materials and presentations for product training
  • Teach and coach customers on fastening techniques and solutions
  • Manage customer engagement and data-driven optimization projects

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company contributions and matching options
  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Health and wellness reimbursement programs
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and innovation
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.

About Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco is a Swedish industrial company that was founded in 1873. It manufactures industrial tools and equipment. The company operates in four business areas: Compressor Technique, Vacuum Technique, Industrial Technique, and Power Technique. Atlas Copco has a presence in over 180 countries and has over 39,000 employees. The company is committed to sustainable productivity and has set ambitious sustainability targets for 2030.
Learn more about Atlas Copco
Size
43,989 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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