Development Engineer Combustion Mechanical Design

Ansaldo Energia; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Development Engineer specialized in Combustion Mechanical Design. This role involves designing combustor hardware for heavy-duty gas turbines, performing stress analysis, and managing interfaces with various engineering teams. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree, strong teamwork skills, and knowledge in 3D CAD tools. Proficiency in English is essential, with knowledge of German and Italian as advantages. Attractive working conditions and opportunities for travel to international sites are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Interaction with international colleagues

Participating in environmental sustainability

Qualifications

• Preferably focus on turbomachinery, aerospace, process technology, mechatronics, or energy technology.
• Experience in stress analysis and design documentation release.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer combustor hardware for gas turbines.
• Conduct stress analysis of combustor parts using FE methods.
• Release design and manufacturing documentation.
• Perform feasibility studies of design solutions.
• Interface with gas turbine integration departments.
• Maintain interfaces with other engineering teams and suppliers.

Skills

Ability to work in distributed, multi-disciplinary teams

Skills in Root‑Cause‑Analysis

Knowledge of 3D CAD and FE analysis tools

Excellent command of English

Knowledge of German

Knowledge of Italian

Education

University degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX12

Ansys Workbench

Job description

Development Engineer Combustion Mechanical Design

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Company Description

The Ansaldo Energia Group is one of the world's leading power generation companies. Its core business is the supply and service of components and technological solutions for power generation with rotating machines. The company designs and manufactures turbines and generators, and provides service and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Genoa, the Group employs more than 3,300 people and has a strong international presence with more than 30 offices around the world. Ansaldo Energia is one of the leading players in the transformation and decarbonisation of power generation. Its turbogas fleet is already capable of burning between 40 and 70 per cent hydrogen, with the aim of reaching 100 per cent by 2030.

Position

• Design and engineer combustor hardware—including burners, combustion chambers, and fuel distribution systems (FDS)—for Ansaldo’s heavy‑duty gas turbines.
• Stress analysis of combustor parts using FE methods.
• Release of design and manufacturing documentation (drawings, 3D CAD models, product structures and part lists etc.).
• Perform feasibility studies of design to cost solutions.
• Interface to Gas Turbine Integration, Compressor and Turbine departments for design integration tasks.
• Develop and maintain interfaces to other engineering teams, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and external suppliers of combustor design services.

Requirements

• University degree in mechanical engineering, preferably with focus on turbomachinery, aerospace, process technology, mechatronics, or energy technology.
• Ability to work in distributed, multi-disciplinary teams, with complex interfaces.
• Skills in Root‑Cause‑Analysis and structured problem‑solving methods, such as 8D.
• Knowledge in using 3D CAD and FE analysis tools; experience with NX12 and Ansys Workbench is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to power plants, construction sites, Ansaldo factory in Genoa (Italy) or to suppliers; typically, 2 to 3 days a month.
• Excellent command of English, German is an advantage, further knowledge of Italian would be an asset.

Other information

Working with passionate people • Participating in environmental sustainability • Challenging work • Attractive and exciting products • Interaction with international colleagues • Flexible working conditions.