Advanced Ceramics & Coatings Materials Engineer
Siemens Energy
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Job summary
Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a senior ceramics, materials, or coatings engineer to advance ceramic and coating technologies for gas turbines and energy systems.
You will partner with world-class engineers and manufacturing teams, drive R&D from concept to production, and apply PLM methods while traveling up to 20% to support customers and partners.
The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and translating innovative coatings into reliable, high-performance solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or related field.
- 5+ years' experience in ceramics, coatings, materials engineering, or advanced manufacturing.
- Technical expertise in ceramic coatings, thermal barrier coatings, corrosion-resistant coatings, or thermal spray technologies.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
- Authorized to work in the United States without current/future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Analyze customer requirements and develop innovative ceramic and high-temperature coating solutions for gas turbines and energy technologies.
- Drive projects across the full lifecycle, from R&D through qualification, scale-up, and production implementation.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, suppliers, research institutions, and customers to advance materials and process technologies.
- Serve as a technical interface across engineering, design, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and service organizations.
- Lead the development and application of ceramic materials, thermal barrier coatings, corrosion-resistant coatings, and thermal spray technologies.
- Identify opportunities for public funding and research partnerships to accelerate high-value R&D initiatives.
- Apply project management principles and PLM methodologies to drive execution, manage stakeholders, and deliver measurable results.
- Travel domestically and internationally to support technology development, testing, and customer engagement.
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Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a senior ceramics, materials, or coatings engineer to advance ceramic and coating technologies for gas turbines and energy systems.
You will partner with world-class engineers and manufacturing teams, drive R&D from concept to production, and apply PLM methods while traveling up to 20% to support customers and partners.
The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and translating innovative coatings into reliable, high-performance solutions.
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