Aftermarket - Project Engineer

Your role

Are you an organized leader with great communication skills? Are you looking to build a career as a Project Engineer with a leading innovator in turbo expander technology? In this role, you will work with a team of engineers to create custom engineered solutions for the energy industry. You will manage multiple projects at different stages as they move through the design and manufacturing process.

This role reports to the Aftermarket Department Manager and is an integral part of a tight-knit project team. Team members include a Project Manager, Instrument and Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Core Engineering. You may work across teams and departments when supporting improvement projects or solving complex issues.

The compensation range for this position is $108,651.82 to $155238.41 annually. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus. Atlas Copco provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, tuition assistance, referral bonus and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.
To succeed, you will need

What you already know:
1. Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, or a similar engineering field (or an equivalent combination of skills and relevant work experience).
2. General understanding of pumps, motors, coolers, heaters, and control systems as they apply to lube oil and seal gas systems.
3. General knowledge of process control and PLC/HMI-based control system architectures.
4. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe.

What you will own & improve:
1. Engineering Design: You will work with internal personnel and customer representatives across multiple disciplines to deliver projects on time and on budget. Responsibilities include facilitating design reviews; coordinating drawing and document creation, review, and approval; and ensuring deliverables remain within scope and on schedule to meet the technical requirements of each custom order.
2. Technical Customer Meetings: You will lead technical discussions with customers to identify solutions that meet customer needs and project requirements.
3. Continuous Improvement: You will identify and implement opportunities to improve engineering processes by reducing design cycle time and/or errors, while keeping manufacturability in mind.
In return, we offer

What you will learn (if you don't know already):
1. The Scrum process for accomplishing tasks and meeting deadlines.
2. PLM and ERP systems (Enovia and SAP).
3. Industry standards (API, ASME, NEC, CSA, IEC, etc.).
Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Santa Maria, California . You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC is located on California's beautiful Central Coast. We manufacture a wide range of turbo expanders and equipment that support sustainable resources. Locally, our facility is in the process of becoming a California Certified Green Business. Our Think GREEN Initiative has significantly reduced landfill impact by implementing ambitious recycling programs and reducing our carbon footprint.
That's how we make a difference for our clients, our people, and our planet. Attracting talented people who are lifelong learners and natural problem solvers is at the heart of Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company.

Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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Company: Atlas Copco Group

Functional area: Manufacturing Location: United States City: Santa Maria CA On-site/remote: On-Site Brand: Atlas Copco Company Name: Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC Date of Posting: May 20, 2026 Last day to apply: June 3, 2026