Senior Applications Engineer

Atlas Copco North America LLC
United States, Michigan, New Hudson
Nov 08, 2026
The Atlas Copco Industrial Solutions (IAS) division is a global leader in industrial dispensing, self-pierce riveting, and flow drill fastening systems. Atlas Copco IAS has many familiar brand names in the dispensing and joining industries including SCA, K-flow, Henrob, and Scheugenflug. We have an unparalleled reputation in our industry that has consistently increased our customer base due to our superior manufacturing process and commitment to quality. Learn more about who we are and what we do here: A Workplace for Everyone \| Atlas Copco North America - YouTube Atlas Copco IAS \| SPR Joint Development - YouTube The Senior Applications Engineer leads the day-to-day activities of the Applications Lab, providing technical leadership and direction to the Applications Engineer and Lab Technician. The role combines advanced applications engineering with team leadership, customer support, project management, and continuous improvement to ensure the lab operates safely, efficiently, and in line with business and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day activities of the Applications Lab, including prioritizing and coordinating the work of the Applications Engineer and Lab Technician. Provide technical direction, coaching, training, and development to the lab team. Lead complex application assessments, feasibility reviews, joint development, testing, and troubleshooting activities. Manage multiple customer and technical projects, ensuring commitments, quality standards, and deadlines are achieved. Serve as a senior technical resource for Key Account Managers, customers, Quality, Product Development, and other internal teams. Support customer visits, technical discussions, application troubleshooting, and business development activities. Review test results and technical documentation and provide clear recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders. Lead technical training for employees, customers, and commercial teams as required. Drive improvements to lab processes, equipment, organization, safety, and overall capability. Coordinate lab resource, equipment, tooling, and supply requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Strong applications engineering experience within a manufacturing or technical environment. Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and provide direction to engineers and technicians. Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and technical documentation skills. Strong customer-facing and cross-functional communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively. Ability to travel to customer locations as required.