Product Innovation Team Lead Full Time

This role leads a team of product development engineers working on turboexpander and compressor technologies across a range of technical challenges. You will be directly involved in taking ideas from concept through commercialization, helping translate strategy into practical engineering solutions. The position combines hands-on technical leadership, innovation, and close collaboration with engineering, marketing, and customers.

The compensation range for this position is $137,843.78 – $191,319.34 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.

What you will own/improve:

• Lead a team of engineers in new product and feature development
• Drive projects from concept through commercialization
• Grow and improve the product portfolio by working with colleagues and customers to define requirements
• Provide technical guidance to applications, aftermarket, marketing, and engineering
• Translate ideas into practical, actionable development steps

To succeed, you will need

• Turbomachinery fundamentals with familiarity in turboexpanders or compressors
• General knowledge of engineering analysis and validation methods
• Ability to break down complex technical problems into clear, actionable steps
• Curiosity and interest in improving products and processes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in an engineered to order environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, marketing, and customers

Physical Requirements/Essential Functions:

• Work in both office and manufacturing environments
• Ability to stand, squat, and evaluate components as needed
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs
• Occasional domestic and international travel

In return, we offer

Reports to: R&D Manager

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. We manufacture a wide range of Turbo Expanders and equipment that support sustainable resources. Locally our facility is a California Certified Green Business. Our Think GREEN Initiative has reduced our landfill impact significantly by implementing ambitious recycling programs and reduced our carbon footprint.

What you will learn:

• How to take products from concept through commercialization in a fast paced environment
• How to translate customer needs into clear technical requirements
• Exposure to new technologies and emerging markets
• Advanced turbomachinery knowledge through collaboration with experienced engineers
• Practical project execution methods and development processes

Job location

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

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: Santa Maria CA On-site/remote: On-Site Brand: Atlas Copco Company Name: Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC Date of Posting: May 1, 2026 Last day to apply: May 10, 2026