Lubrication Scientist R&D

Job title:

Lubrication Scientist R&D

Company

Atlas Copco

Job description

Passionate people create exceptional thingsDid you know that the solutions we develop are a key part of most industries? Electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more.We´re everywhere! Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations. 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. Interested in being part of our team?Join us on our journey for a better tomorrowYour RoleDo you enjoy working on research and product development in a collaborative team? Is your day successful when you can provide your expertise and advice on lubrication and tribology to support our engineering colleagues and contribute to innovation? At Atlas Copco, you’ll work in an environment where sustainability matters, where knowledge is shared openly, and where your contribution is valued. You’ll be part of a team that supports each other and grows together.We are looking for a colleague who takes initiative in the lab, works with care and precision, and enjoys solving technical challenges. Experience in lubrication or physical chemistry is a strong asset. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines and contribute to the development of new lubrication solutions for our compressors.Are you motivated to play a central role in the development of new materials innovations in our compressors? Do you like to put your energy in your growth as a researcher, and to let your strengths come to fruition?Then we would like to get to know you better and to see if you click with our lubricants R&D job and also with our own company values.Your responsibilities;

• Provide lubricants expertise and technical support to teams such as product engineering, production, or purchasing.
• Accurately perform characterization and qualification tests.
• Independently, perform research projects to improve compressor lubrication.
• Identify root causes of product deviations, perform trouble shooting, and qualify new products or applications.
• Collaborate closely with specialists in the materials lab and external partners to achieve strong, research-driven results.
• Apply your skills and creativity, while staying up to date with academic developments and market trends in lubricants to spot innovation opportunities.

You will report to the teamleader engineering and you will work on site in Wilrijk.To succeed, you will needAt Atlas Copco Group, our slogan for various positions is “hire for attitude & train for skill”. We train you in 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’s degree in chemistry or equal by experience
• R&D experience in a chemical or materials science laboratory.
• Experience in lubricant research, physical chemistry, or tribology is an added value.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

In return, we offer youAt 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 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.

Expected salary

Location

Wilrijk, Antwerpen

Job date

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:57:40 GMT

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