July 31, 2026

Development Design Engineer - Gearboxes (m/f/d)

Forskning och utveckling Atlas Copco Tyskland Cologne

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Your role

To support our team in the field of Gearboxes, we are looking for a motivated Development Design Engineer (m/f/d). In this position, you will report to the Teamleader Gearbox Development.

Essentially, the position includes the following challenges:

  • Prepare gearbox concepts and cost effective designs considering welded and casted gearboxes.
  • Prepare bearing design concepts and bearing calculations.
  • Prepare CAD models of compressor core units, subsystems or components.
  • Perform detailed engineering calculations related to the systems or components.
  • Prepare technical specifications of systems or components, lead technical clarifications with vendors, assist purchasing department in evaluation of quotations.
  • Prepare and assist with development of detailed cost models for complete gearbox/bearings
  • Attend design reviews and project team meetings.
  • Maintain an assigned schedule.
  • Maintain accurate and well-organized design records.
  • Assist in generating documents for sales and applications, core assembly or as needed for new developed products.

To succeed, you will need

  • Bachelor or Master Degree in mechanical engineering.

  • Experience in order handling of compressors used in process gas industries is an advantage.

  • Capable of creative, outside-the-box thinking, willing to pursue new ideas.

  • Familiar with related international standards for turbomachinery, such as API, ATEX, IEC, etc.

  • Experience in design activities using 3D - CAD software.

  • Good team player, willing to cooperate with other departments.

  • Willing to constantly develop professionally and adapt to changing situations.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

In return, we offer

  • Independent and varied tasks with various development opportunities at a constantly growing and innovative company.
  • Integration into a competent and highly motivated team.
  • Interesting and technically challenging assignments at international locations of our customers on site.
  • Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working to support a healthy work–life balance.
  • Regular health-promoting benefits (e.g. on-site physiotherapy, cooperation agreement with Urban Sports Club).
  • Convenient transport links in the south of Cologne, employee parking spaces and covered bicycle parking.
  • Attractive on-site canteen offering a wide range of meals (including vegetarian and vegan options) / free hot beverages.
  • 30 days of annual leave plus special leave for exceptional occasions.
  • Professional and personal development opportunities through the internal academy.
  • Wide range of employee benefits (e.g. Corporate Benefits, participation in B2Run Cologne, Volvo leasing program).
  • Local contract with attractive remuneration package in accordance with the NRW metalworkers' pay scale.

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 Energas office in Cologne, Germany (DE).

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Bernadette Mastalerz

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.
Functional area: Forskning och utveckling
Plats: Tyskland
Ort: Cologne
On-site/remote: Hybrid
Brand: Atlas Copco
Company Name: Atlas Copco Energas GmbH
Date of Posting: July 31, 2026
Last day to apply: August 31, 2026