Mechanical Applications Engineer

Your role

As a Applications Engineer, your mission is to design and deliver engineered-to-order centrifugal compressors and upgrade solutions that enhance efficiency, integrate advanced features, and replace obsolete components. You will empower our customers with state-of-the-art performance tailored to their unique needs.. You will report to the Aftermarket Application Engineering Team Leader.

You will

• Customer & Sales Collaboration: Work with customers and the sales team to define compressor upgrade projects, review customer requests and prepare proposals with a clear scope of supply, and assist in closing order by maintaining proposal and project status.
• Proposal Development & Budgeting: Write well-defined proposals for upgrade projects. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop accurate material and labor budgets.
• Technical Analysis & Tools: Perform aerodynamic re-rates and efficiency upgrades using Atlas Copco engineering software. Use internal software tools (SAP ERP, Enovia PLM) for cost analysis and project management.
• Project Execution and Communication: Clearly convey technical and commercial aspects of orders and kick off projects internally. Coordinate with the controls systems upgrade team to ensure full scope in coverage in proposals. Maintain organized and accessible project records.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Participate in development and implementation of new upgrade ideas and related projects.

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.

You have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or at least three years of related experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.

• You can read engineering drawings and instrumentation diagrams.
• You understand mechanical engineering principles including thermodynamics, aerodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• You have strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet delivery schedules.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with customers, suppliers, and intracompany departments.

In return, we offer

• Culture of Trust: Work in an environment built on accountability, integrity, and respectful collaboration, where your expertise drives meaningful solutions and you’re empowered to lead projects from concept to completion.
• Career Growth: Advance your engineering career through lifelong learning and global opportunities within the Atlas Copco Group.
• Innovation Through People: Join a team that thrives on creativity and technical excellence, turning ideas into engineered-to-order centrifugal compressor solutions that make a real impact.
• Great Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, paid vacation, personal and sick time, and a 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Competitive Pay: Base salary ranges from $74,000 to $100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Job location

Hybrid
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our manufacturing facility in Voorheesville, United States (US).

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Cassandra Quinn