Material Engineer - Ceramic

Siemens Energy; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Greater Tampa, Florida, seeks an experienced ceramics specialist to develop advanced materials for gas turbine components and to optimize high-temperature manufacturing processes. You will lead experiments, collaborate with design and production teams, and help scale pilot concepts into industrial production.

The role requires 3–8+ years in ceramic manufacturing, proficiency in microscopy, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing, and the ability to work legally in the United

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in ceramics or materials science or related field.
• 3–8+ years hands-on ceramic manufacturing experience.
• Experience with high-temperature ceramics and production-scale processes.
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine advanced ceramic materials and feedstocks for gas turbine components.
• Optimize core manufacturing processes including injection molding, slip casting, debinding, and sintering.
• Plan and execute experimental trials to analyze material behavior and improve process outcomes.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to enhance product performance.
• Support pilot builds and small-series production to ensure stability and quality.
• Drive scale-up and industrialization to production-ready solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Ceramics, Materials Science, or related

Tools

Injection molding

Casting

Forming

Sintering

Microscopy

Thermal analysis

Mechanical testing

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join us at our Greater Tampa Florida location as part of cutting edge of gas turbine innovation, where advanced ceramic materials meet real-world performance. In this hands-on role, you'll develop and optimize high-temperature ceramics, fine-tuning processes like injection molding, slip casting, and sintering to push the limits of durability and precision. You'll lead experiments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and tackle scale-up challenges head‑on helping transform breakthrough materials into production‑ready solutions.

From pilot runs to full industrialization, you'll play a key role in ensuring quality, solving complex problems, and driving next‑generation manufacturing forward!

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop and refine advanced ceramic materials and feedstocks for high‑performance gas turbine components
• Optimize core manufacturing processes including injection molding, slip casting, debinding, and sintering
• Plan and execute experimental trials to analyze material behavior and improve process outcomes
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to enhance critical‑to‑work features and overall product performance
• Support pilot builds and small‑series production to ensure process stability, dimensional accuracy, and quality compliance
• Drive scale‑up and industrialization efforts, solving production challenges while implementing effective root‑cause and corrective actions

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ceramics, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3-8+ years hands‑on experience with ceramic manufacturing processes like injection molding, casting, forming, and sintering. More years of experience can be considered at a higher level.
• Expertise in material characterization techniques like microscopy (optical/SEM), thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, DTA), and mechanical testing
• Familiarity with porosity, density measurement, and advanced dimensional inspection methods (e.g., CT or 3D scanning)
• Technology development, pilot production, or scaling processes into industrial manufacturing environments is a plus
• Analytical, detail‑oriented problem solver with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and quality teams
• 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.

Export Control Requirement:

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low‑emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.