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Project Engineer

Atlas Copco Compressors LLC -North America Customer Center
dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Houston
Oct 22, 2025
Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer your mission is todevelop and deliver serialized and new products, ranging from derivatives (localization of existing products) to new platform developments (New Products Introduction). To continuously innovate existing products within their portfolio to ensure market leading Safety, Quality, Performance, Features and Sustainability whilst also developing and minimizing the environmental impact of the product range (Continuous Product Innovation). To maintain the legislative compliance and standards for the product range, mitigating any obsolescence risks (sustaining) and supporting the continuous drive for product cost and process optimization. You will be reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Job Functions

  • Coordinate, follow up and delegate projects assigned to you to meet project targets and milestones following the latest revision of Concept-to-Product internal guidelines.
  • Negotiate and collaborate on the technical details of project master specifications with Marketing Product Managers.
  • Perform research for continuous process or project improvements in terms of R&D projects.
  • Coordinate and execute R&D projects for new product development or product improvement following an approved project plan.
  • Schedule and lead the cross-functional project team meetings (PTM) including internal stakeholders (engineering, marketing, purchasing, operations) and external partners to follow up on project progress. Maintain project documentation, track project budget and progress. Prepare or present progress at division management meetings.
  • Set up and maintain project information in SAP.
  • Coordinate and follow up with local mechanical, electrical, and control teams or via GECIA to execute and release designs for Standard Product Design.
  • Design or review technical drawings using Enovia, AUTOCAD or similar software to ensure adherence to design and safety standards and meet project specifications.
  • Prepare and review technical documentation (e.g. functional or technical specifications, product datasheets, ...).
  • You identify knowledge gaps and devise/follow-up a test plan to answer key decisions
  • Release design items using latest revision of ENOVIA Product Lifecycle Management and GEMS.
  • Provide engineering support to internal stakeholders (marketing, purchasing, operations) and external partners. Provide engineering support to Sourcing division regarding technical review and documentation.
  • Execute or coordinate the actions for product improvement of released product ranges.
  • Supervise installation and ensure adherence to design and safety standards.
  • Conduct site inspections and resolve technical issues on-site (in the factory).
To succeed, you will need

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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of mechanical design and the compressed air industry
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication, organizational, and design skills
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Familiar with ERP/job costing systems (e.g. SAP)
  • Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced setting
  • Leadership mentality, driving engagement and collaboration to come to effective solutions.
  • Strong understanding of AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or similar design tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with rotating equipment (compressors, pumps, generators)
    • Project management experience
    • Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a plus
In return, we offer
  • Excellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan, and generous 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Health insurance / Dental insurance / Vision insurance / Life & Disability insurance, along with Maternity and Paternity Leave offered.
  • Tuition Reimbursement of costs associated with job-related courses/ undergraduate or graduate degree.
  • Paid time off, 3 weeks of vacation, 8 fixed holidays and up to 5 floating holidays.
Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Houston, Texas. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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