Tightening Services Field Engineer

At Atlas Copco, we don't just value the work you do; we value who you are. We're a global technology leader with a 150-year legacy, aiming to make a positive impact on industries and communities around the world. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation keeps us moving forward, and we're looking for dynamic individuals who want to be part of that journey.

Who Thrives Here?

At Atlas Copco, success comes from those who are curious, innovative, and committed to excellence. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and thrive on problem-solving, you'll feel at home here. This role is ideal for someone who delivers accurate, timely results while managing multiple priorities, focuses on detail, uses data to drive decisions, and faces challenges with creativity and resilience.

Are you our next Tightening Services Field Engineer?

The Tightening Services Field Engineer will work directly within our Optimization Services team and will play a critical role in the customer's innovation and transformation journey, ensuring our customers realize the maximum potential value from our complete portfolio of Optimization Services.

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:

• Perform on-site bolted joint optimization at customer's manufacturing facilities focusing on:
  
  
  
  • Improving joint quality and integrity, reduction of cycle times, scrap, and rework, while enhancing tool ergonomics and operator efficiency.
  
  
  
  
• Conduct bolted joint analysis in Atlas Copco's Auburn Hills fastening lab focusing on:
  
  
  
  • Torque-to-failure testing, ultrasonic bolt load testing, incorrect assembly ID, and automation feasibility studies.
  
  
  
  
• Create compelling presentations and reports to clearly communicate the results of on-site and laboratory findings to applicable customers.
• Teach fastening related technical concepts and coach customers on their proper application.
• Have the desire and ability to facilitate customer meetings to understand fastening related issues, develop a scope of work to meet their objectives, and assist in creating and communicating our solution proposal.
• Lead and/or provide technical resources for ongoing customer attended Data Driven Services fastening optimization meetings.
• Managing laboratory projects start to finish by leading customer meetings, coordinating test part allocation, creating and following test schedules, setting up test and measurement equipment, running samples, analyzing data, creating test reports, and coordinating test part return.
• Help customers get the most value from Atlas Copco products and services, ensuring they achieve their goals.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with customers to foster loyalty and advocacy.
• Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell additional products or services, contributing to growth.
• Motivate and inspire MVI and GIN salespeople to sell Optimization solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred

• General understanding of motor vehicle and general industry manufacturing, with focus on assembly processes and optimization

• 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.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Understanding of strength of materials and mechanical systems
• Interest in automation related technologies (robotics, vision systems, logic programming)

• Regular travel as needed for customer visits and sales engagement (estimated 25%)

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  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.
  
  
  
  

Talent Acquisition Team: Tommy Cupples