Manufacturing Engineer - Thermal Spray

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Thermal Spray to support robotic spray processes on gas turbine components in Charlotte, NC. You will program ABB/Fanuc robots, optimize APS/HVOF coating processes, and resolve shop-floor issues with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, continuous improvement, and ensuring strict production quality and documentation standards across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in thermal spray manufacturing, coatings tech, or related advanced manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB or Fanuc robotic systems; RobotStudio experience preferred.
• Experience developing, optimizing, or supporting thermal spray/coatings processes (APS/HVOF preferred).
• Knowledge of metallurgical examination methods, coating evaluation, and manufacturing quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot ABB or Fanuc robotic systems using RobotStudio or similar software.
• Develop and optimize thermal spray coating processes (APS/HVOF) for combustion components.
• Provide hands-on technical support to operators and production teams on process, equipment, and quality issues.
• Lead continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing initiatives focusing on process capability, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Design, adapt, and procure tooling, fixtures, and equipment for thermal spray operations.
• Develop technical work instructions, conduct training, and ensure coating processes are well-documented and sustained.

Skills

Robotic programming

Troubleshooting robots

Coatings technology

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

RobotStudio

ABB robots

Fanuc robots

Job description

As Manufacturing Engineer - Thermal Spray, you will partner closely with coating operators, technicians, and production teams to provide hands‑on engineering support for robotic thermal spray manufacturing processes for gas turbine combustion components. Your day will involve programming and troubleshooting robotic systems, developing and optimizing coating parameters, resolving equipment and production issues on the shop floor, participating in Gemba meetings, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will also lead advanced manufacturing technology projects, ensure process documentation is accurate and effective, and support quality assurance activities to maintain world‑class coating performance and production standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Create, modify, program, and troubleshoot ABB or Fanuc robotic systems, including hands‑on and offline programming using RobotStudio or similar robotic programming software to support production and development activities.
• Develop, implement, and optimize thermal spray coating processes, including Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) and High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) applications for combustion components.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to coating operators and production teams by resolving process, equipment, and quality challenges on the shop floor.
• Lead continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing initiatives focused on process capability, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Design, adapt, and procure tooling, fixtures, and equipment required for thermal spray manufacturing operations.
• Develop technical work instructions, conduct training, and ensure coating processes are effectively communicated and sustained throughout manufacturing operations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in thermal spray manufacturing, coatings technology, or a related advanced manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB or Fanuc robotic systems in a manufacturing environment, including offline programming using RobotStudio or similar robotic programming software. RobotStudio experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing, optimizing, or supporting thermal spray, coatings, or similar advanced manufacturing processes; experience with APS and/or HVOF coating processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of metallurgical examination methods, coating evaluation practices, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.