Development Engineer Turbine Cooling

Ansaldo Energia; Al Mutaredh; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power generation company seeks a Mechanical Engineer for turbine development in Abu Dhabi. You will develop cooling systems for turbine parts and prepare thermal analyses while optimizing gas turbine performance. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. This role involves teamwork and the possibility of international travel, ensuring attractive benefits and flexibility in work conditions.

Benefits

Working with passionate people

Flexible working conditions

Participation in environmental sustainability

Qualifications

• Industrial or research experience of at least 3 years.
• Excellent command of English; German beneficial.
• Availability to travel 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop cooling systems for turbine parts.
• Prepare 3D thermal state analyses.
• Optimize part lifetime and performance.

Skills

Knowledge in cooling and heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Flexible team player

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Job 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

Join our turbine development department within our gas turbine business in Baden (AG) and contribute to the continuous improvement of our products.

• Develop cooling systems for turbine parts (blades, vanes, heat shields)
• Prepare 3D thermal state analyses and analyses of the coolant consumption of cooled turbine parts
• Specify laboratory or real engine tests for design and/or methods validation
• Interface and iterate with secondary flow and mechanical teams to optimize part lifetime and gas turbine performance
• Devise tests and specifications for ensuring manufacturing quality
• Support the fleet for cooling systems for turbine parts
• Develop cooling methods, processes and tools (e.g. film correlations for boundary layer film cooling modeling)
• Participate in reviews, technical decisions on cooling design layouts and expert groups
• Issue cooling design, technology and validation reports as well as cold flow specifications
• Ensure an adequate turbine parts cooling system quality within the manufacturing test and inspection plan
• Provide technical dispositions for manufacturing non-conformance reports

Requirements

Your profile

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Relevant knowledge in cooling and heat transfer, thermodynamics or fluid mechanics
• Familiarity with measurement techniques and laboratory instrumentation on heat transfer advantageous
• Basic understanding of gas turbine technology, design and production development of turbine parts, component/engine testing, technology development, seals and secondary air flow, failure analysis, manufacturing technology as well as operation of thermal engines
• Industrial or research experience of at least 3 years
• Flexible team player with an open mind and good communication skills
• Target-oriented, quick and efficient individual with the ability to recognize and assume responsibility
• Good technical, intellectual and analytical skills
• Initiative, adaptability and intercultural competence
• Availability to travel 15% of the time, worldwide
• Excellent command of English, German is an advantage, further knowledge of Italian would be an asset

Other information

Your benefit with us

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