Chemical engineer filtration
Functional area: Research and Development
Location: Belgium
City: Antwerp
Company name: Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.
Date of posting: Nov 28, 2025
Your role
Are you passionate about advancing particle separation solutions and making an impact on both liquid and gas applications? As a project engineer filtration at the Atlas Copco Airpower site in Antwerp, you will play a central role in our dynamic R&D team. You will work closely with technology leaders filtration and be the key link between the lab and product development, supporting our mission to improve performance and reduce ecological footprint.
Your main responsibilities as project engineer filtration include executing measurements, analyzing test results, and preparing detailed reports. You will support the design and construction of test setups and methods, while mastering state-of-the-art measurement equipment for particle analysis. You will contribute to identifying improved materials, filtration concepts, and technologies, balancing performance with sustainability. This role also gives you the opportunity to take your first steps in project management, following up on test plans and identifying knowledge gaps. You will report directly to the team leader R&D filtration & separation, working on-site in Antwerp alongside a small, collaborative team of technology enthusiasts.
To succeed, you will need
At Atlas Copco Group, our slogan for various positions is "hire for attitude & train for skill". We train you for these positions through on-the-job-training. Do you only partly meet the profile as outlined below? No problem We still encourage you to apply and take this opportunity. Who knows, on-the-job-training may be available for you for this position.
* Master's degree in chemical engineering, bioscience engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
* You are hands-on and are thrilled by executing experiments in the lab
* You have great analytical skills
* You have a pragmatic approach to new challenges and the ability to switch tasks quickly, depending on priorities
* Good communication skills and English proficiency are required, basic communication skills in Dutch is a plus
In return, we offer
At Atlas Copco Group you will join an international and diverse environment with specialists from different disciplines. Our culture is rooted in Swedish values, which includes a family feeling, respect and diversity. We invest in our employees' development and well-being, and we provide a flexible work-life balance. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow. Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning.
You will have a comprehensive onboarding program, including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather. You will also have access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group. We offer an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits.
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