Mechanical Joining Product Specialist

Short Description

As a Mechanical Joining Product Specialist, you will be responsible for evaluating, developing, and optimizing joining solutions across a variety of materials and applications. You will combine your knowledge of metallurgy and joint performance with hands-on experience working with joining equipment to drive innovative and reliable solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on advanced joining technologies in both R&D and real-world manufacturing environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams and global partners. This position reports to the Product Portfolio Manager.

Your day-to-day

Evaluate, select, and implement mechanical joining technologies such as clinching, self-pierce riveting (SPR), and flow-drill fastening (FDS/FDF)

Analyze material behavior and joint performance, including stress-strain relationships, loading conditions, and failure modes

Conduct and support testing and validation to ensure joint strength, durability, and performance

Interpret process data and equipment outputs to identify issues and drive continuous improvement

Operate and troubleshoot joining equipment in lab and manufacturing environments

Support integration of joining solutions with automation systems, including robots, PLCs, and vision systems

Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams to drive improvements to current products

Provide technical guidance on process development, equipment selection, and production readiness

Assist Marketing with technical expertise to create high-quality promotional materials

Stay current on emerging technologies, materials, and trends within the joining industry

Lead launch activities in North America for new mechanical joining products and features

Your skills and experience

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 under various loading conditions

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

Bonus qualifications for candidates to have: 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)

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.

Your location

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

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long-term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

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: Research and Development Location: US - United States City: Auburn Hills On-site/remote: On-Site Brand: Atlas Copco Company Name: Atlas Copco IAS LLC Date of Posting: July 30, 2026