Your role

Looking for a challenging opportunity where you can help shape our future products through simulation? Join the CAE team, the core competence center for thermal, flow, and structural simulations, where we combine deep physics expertise with cutting ‑ edge machine ‑ learning techniques.

As an expert in fluid-dynamic and thermal simulations, you drive product optimization through advanced modeling. Beyond performing advanced simulations across diverse applications, you collaborate closely with global product development teams to identify where simulations can strengthen the design process. You define effective simulation strategies and ensure they are seamlessly integrated into the development cycle.

You also play an important role in developing the competence domain by staying up to date with the state of the art on fluid-dynamic and thermal analysis as well as emerging machine-learning techniques. You identify opportunities to enhance our models and tools, translate these into concrete development roadmaps, and contribute to their execution. In addition, you mentor junior colleagues and communicate clearly with stakeholders worldwide about the capabilities and limitations of simulations.

You report to the team lead of the CAE team and will work hybrid on our site in Wilrijk.

To succeed, you will need

At Atlas Copco, our slogan for various positions is "hire for attitude & train for skill". We train you for these positions through on-the-job-training. If you partly but not fully meet the profile as outlined below, 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 of Engineering Science or Master of Science
• A Phd or research experience in the domain
• Strong experience with fluid dynamics and CFD simulations is a must
• Experience with machine-learning techniques
• Experience with programming
• Experience with flow and/or thermal measurements
• Passion for technical challenges and a strong interest in research
• A problem-solving and creative mindset to come up with novel solutions
• Proven team player with excellent interpersonal communication
• A critical attitude and attention to detail

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.

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our atlas copco airpower site in Wilrijk; Antwerp, Belgium (BE).