Mechanical Joining Product Specialist
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
In short
Atlas Copco is seeking a Mechanical Joining Product Specialist in Auburn Hills, Michigan to evaluate, develop, and optimize mechanical joining solutions across various materials. This role involves analyzing material behavior, conducting testing, operating joining equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in joining technologies.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, select, and implement mechanical joining technologies like clinching, SPR, and FDS/FDF.
- Analyze material behavior and joint performance, including stress-strain relationships and failure modes.
- Conduct and support testing and validation for joint strength, durability, and performance.
- Interpret process data and equipment outputs for continuous improvement.
- Operate and troubleshoot joining equipment in lab and manufacturing environments.
- Support integration of joining solutions with automation systems (robots, PLCs, vision systems).
- Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and engineering teams for product improvements.
- Provide technical guidance on process development, equipment selection, and production readiness.
- Assist Marketing with technical expertise for promotional materials.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, materials, and trends in the joining industry.
- Lead launch activities in North America for new mechanical joining products and features.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, engineering, business, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of mechanical joining processes and metallurgy fundamentals.
- Ability to evaluate joining methods and recommend optimal solutions based on performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Experience analyzing stress–strain data and understanding material behavior.
- Hands-on experience with testing, validation, and failure analysis of joints.
- Familiarity with materials such as steel, aluminum sheet, and cast aluminum.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial or lab-based joining equipment.
- Working knowledge of automation systems (servo motors, pneumatics, sensors, safety circuits).
- Ability to interpret process data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Expertise in one or more joining technologies (SPR, FDS/FDF, clinching).
- Familiarity with automation integration (robots, PLCs, vision systems).
- Cross-functional expertise across mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with polymers, composites, or structural adhesives.
- Background in R&D, product development, or equipment development.
- Knowledge of welding or thermal joining processes (e.g., friction welding).
Benefits
- Career growth through skills, curiosity, and collaboration.
- Join a global network for knowledge sharing and learning.
- Focus on long-term development and exploration of new ideas.
- Innovation is part of how we think and act.
- Meaningful impact through insights and ownership.
- Supported by flexible ways of working.
- Empowered by leaders.
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Company
Atlas Copco Group
Job Posted
5 days ago
Expires
in 3 days
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Auburn Hills, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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