Application Specialist

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Process Improvement

In short

Atlas Copco seeks an Application Specialist in Auburn Hills, MI, to develop and validate precision fluid dispensing processes. Responsibilities include hands-on technical expertise, material knowledge, and automation experience to support application development and customer needs in electronics and automotive manufacturing. This role focuses on micro-dispensing technologies and requires collaboration across various teams.

Responsibilities

Execute precision dispensing trials in laboratory, customer-facing, and production-style environments.
Set up, operate, program, and troubleshoot micro dispense equipment, pumps, valves, controllers, and robotic systems.
Develop and optimize dispensing processes for adhesives, thermal materials, underfills, coatings, sealants, UV materials, and other precision-applied fluids.
Evaluate dispensing performance, including dot size, bead geometry, placement accuracy, repeatability, material flow characteristics, and process capability.
Troubleshoot application issues involving dispense consistency, material behavior, process parameters, and equipment performance.
Support customer sample preparation, proof-of-concept testing, feasibility studies, and application development projects.
Capture trial observations, process parameters, technical results, and recommendations through detailed documentation and reporting.
Support equipment installations, commissioning activities, validation efforts, and process debugging.
Provide technical recommendations to engineering, sales, project management, and customer teams.
Translate trial results into practical process solutions that improve quality, throughput, and reliability.
Conduct customer demonstrations and explain process capabilities, equipment functionality, and application results.
Assist with customer training, technical workshops, trade shows, and other customer-facing activities.
Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to evaluate new dispensing technologies, equipment enhancements, and material applications.
Maintain laboratory equipment, fixtures, and testing resources.
Stay current on emerging precision dispensing technologies, materials, automation trends, and industry best practices.

Requirements

Strong hands-on mechanical, electrical, and process troubleshooting abilities.
Experience setting up, programming, and optimizing precision dispensing systems.
Knowledge of precision dispense technologies included micro dispense, one- and two-component dispense, needle dispense, flow-based systems, vacuum potting, and precision valve technologies preferred.
Experience with robotic systems, motion control platforms, and automation integration.
Understanding of fluid behavior and how viscosity, temperature, rheology, and application parameters impact dispensing performance.
Familiarity with dispensing pumps, valves, controllers, tooling, fixtures, and process monitoring equipment.
Ability to optimize dispense processes based on performance data and application requirements.
Experience supporting application development, technical demonstrations, and process validation activities.
Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
Experience working with electronics assembly, automotive manufacturing, precision assembly, or industrial automation environments preferred.
Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to think entrepreneurially, strategically, and cross-functionally.
Strong technical curiosity and desire to continuously learn new technologies.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Detail-oriented with disciplined documentation practices.
Ability to remain calm and effective in dynamic, fast-paced trial environments.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Positive, motivated, and solutions-oriented team player.
Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, automation, robotics, industrial technology, electronics technology, or a related technical field.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience with precision dispensing, fluid handling systems, robotics, automation, electronics manufacturing, or process development preferred.

Skills

RoboticsProcess OptimizationTroubleshootingAutomationMaterial KnowledgeAdhesivesElectronics AssemblyAutomotive ManufacturingFluid HandlingMicro DispensingRobotic SystemsMotion ControlValvesPumpsDocumentation

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About Atlas Copco Group

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers’ success. Our four business areas offer compressed air and vacuum solutions, energy solutions, dewatering and industrial pumps, industrial power tools and assembly and machine vision solutions. In 2025, the Group had revenues of BSEK 168, and at year end about 56 000 employees.

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