Gas Turbine Component Repair Thermal Spray Specialist

Sulzer; Kaligandu; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a GT Thermal Specialist to design and develop mechanical systems for gas turbine components. The role focuses on planning, testing, and implementing thermal spray coating technologies including HVOF and Plasma coating.

You will lead robot programming for coating operations, review drawings, prepare tooling, and ensure quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in robot programming for thermal spray coating, cladding, or related automated manufacturing processes.
• Experience in gas turbine component repair is preferred and will be considered an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HVOF and Plasma coating equipment, processes, and operating parameters.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and repair procedures.
• Familiarity with surface preparation methods, masking techniques, and coating quality requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial robots and offline/online robot programming systems.
• Understanding of coating inspection requirements, including coating thickness and adhesion verification.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Perform robot programming for HVOF and Plasma coating applications on gas turbine components, including combustion parts and hot gas path (HGP) components.
• Prepare components, tooling, fixtures, and coating equipment for HVOF and Plasma coating operations.
• Set up, operate, and monitor HVOF and Plasma coating systems in accordance with approved process parameters and work instructions.
• Verify coating process parameters and perform in-process checks to ensure coating quality and compliance with specifications.
• Perform component masking, grit blasting, surface preparation, and post-coating finishing activities as required.
• Review engineering drawings, repair procedures, and coating specifications prior to execution.
• Maintain accurate production and process records in accordance with quality management requirements.
• Support coating process troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements related to thermal spray coating operations.

Skills

Robot programming

Engineering drawings

HVOF/Plasma equipment

Coating inspection basics

Safety & quality

Tools

HVOF equipment

Plasma coating system

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About The Role

Job Summary

The GT Thermal Specialist is responsible for designing and developing mechanical systems and components. This role applies engineering knowledge to support the planning, testing, and implementation of mechanical and electromechanical systems.

Role And Responsibilities

• Perform robot programming for HVOF and Plasma coating applications on gas turbine components, including combustion parts and hot gas path (HGP) components.
• Prepare components, tooling, fixtures, and coating equipment for HVOF and Plasma coating operations.
• Set up, operate, and monitor HVOF and Plasma coating systems in accordance with approved process parameters and work instructions.
• Verify coating process parameters and perform in-process checks to ensure coating quality and compliance with specifications.
• Perform component masking, grit blasting, surface preparation, and post-coating finishing activities as required.
• Review engineering drawings, repair procedures, and coating specifications prior to execution.
• Maintain accurate production and process records in accordance with quality management requirements.
• Support coating process troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements related to thermal spray coating operations.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in robot programming for thermal spray coating, cladding, or related automated manufacturing processes.
• Experience in gas turbine component repair is preferred and will be considered an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HVOF and Plasma coating equipment, processes, and operating parameters.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and repair procedures.
• Familiarity with surface preparation methods, masking techniques, and coating quality requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial robots and offline/online robot programming systems.
• Understanding of coating inspection requirements, including coating thickness and adhesion verification.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What we offer you

Career Opportunities

Medical Benefit

Saving Plan

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.