Project Engineer Refrigerant Dryers & Chillers
Functional area: Engineering
Location: Belgium
City: Wilrijk
Company name: Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.
Date of posting: Jan 5, 2026
Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.
Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.
Your role
What does a project engineer refrigerant dryers & chillers do at Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk? As a project engineer refrigerant dryers & chillers, you are responsible for the development of new products and the maintenance of existing designs within our dryers and chillers portfolio. You ensure that products meet performance, quality, cost and timing requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
As a project engineer refrigerant dryers & chillers, you manage projects from concept to industrialisation using structured project management principles. You select and calculate key machine components, model and simulate system performance, and translate technical requirements into robust product designs. You closely follow prototype assembly, define validation and test programs, and support lab testing to ensure that results are correctly fed back into the design.
You work in close interaction with suppliers for prototype parts, follow up on orders, and coordinate technical alignment throughout the development process. When a project progresses towards serial production, you deliver the final technical package, including drawings, bills of material and technical documentation. You report to the team leader dryers & chillers and work in a hybrid setup, combining on-site collaboration in Wilrijk with remote work.
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 in Civil or Industrial Engineering
* Good working knowledge of English
* Eager to realize and manage projects
* Open to trips abroad to Slovakia or Italy, when the project requires it
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.
Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.
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