Materials Development Engineer | Advanced Ceramics & Manufacturing Scale-Up

Siemens Energy; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Greater Tampa, Florida is seeking a Materials Development Engineer specializing in Advanced Ceramics to drive development, optimization, and industrialization of high-performance ceramic materials for next‑generation gas turbine solutions.

You will lead materials innovation from concept through commercialization, developing feedstocks, optimizing manufacturing, and supporting technology transfer and production scale-up with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 1-8+ years of experience in advanced ceramics, core ceramics, investment casting, materials development, process development, manufacturing engineering, product development, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize advanced ceramic materials, feedstocks, and manufacturing processes for high-performance gas turbine components.
• Lead materials development activities from laboratory-scale research through pilot production and manufacturing scale-up.
• Drive process development and industrialization efforts, improving yield, dimensional accuracy, material performance, and manufacturability.
• Optimize ceramic manufacturing processes including injection molding, slip casting, forming, debinding, and sintering.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) to evaluate material behavior, identify process improvements, and solve complex technical challenges.
• Utilize material characterization techniques including optical microscopy, SEM, thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, DTA), mechanical testing, and advanced dimensional inspection methods.
• Partner with design, manufacturing, quality, and product engineering teams to improve critical-to-quality features and support new product introduction (NPI).
• Perform root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support technology transfer, pilot builds, process validation, and commercialization activities.
• Contribute to the development of next-generation ceramic technologies supporting reliability, efficiency, and sustainability goals.

Skills

Advanced ceramics

Materials development

Process development

Manufacturing engineering

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Root cause analysis

Characterization techniques

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Ceramic Engineering / Materials Science

Tools

SEM

Optical microscopy

CT scanning

3D scanning

Dimensional metrology

DSC/TGA/DTA equipment

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join Siemens Energy at our Greater Tampa, Florida location and help shape the future of advanced gas turbine technology. As a Materials Development Engineer specializing in Advanced Ceramics, you will drive the development, optimization, and industrialization of high-performance ceramic materials used in next-generation energy solutions.

Working at the intersection of materials science, manufacturing, and product development, you will lead materials innovation from concept through commercialization. You will develop advanced ceramic feedstocks, optimize manufacturing processes, execute material characterization programs, and support the transition of emerging technologies into production. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence product performance, reliability, and manufacturing excellence while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop and optimize advanced ceramic materials, feedstocks, and manufacturing processes for high-performance gas turbine components.
• Lead materials development activities from laboratory-scale research through pilot production and manufacturing scale-up.
• Drive process development and industrialization efforts, improving yield, dimensional accuracy, material performance, and manufacturability.
• Optimize ceramic manufacturing processes including injection molding, slip casting, forming, debinding, and sintering.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) to evaluate material behavior, identify process improvements, and solve complex technical challenges.
• Utilize material characterization techniques including optical microscopy, SEM, thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, DTA), mechanical testing, and advanced dimensional inspection methods.
• Partner with design, manufacturing, quality, and product engineering teams to improve critical-to-quality features and support new product introduction (NPI).
• Perform root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support technology transfer, pilot builds, process validation, and commercialization activities.
• Contribute to the development of next-generation ceramic technologies supporting reliability, efficiency, and sustainability goals.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1-8+ years of experience in advanced ceramics, core ceramics, investment casting, materials development, process development, manufacturing engineering, product development, or related fields. Candidates with additional experience may be considered for a higher level.
• Hands-on experience with core ceramic manufacturing and investment casting processes, including ceramic feedstock development, injection molding, slip casting, forming, debinding, sintering, shell systems, and process optimization for precision casting applications.
• Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up, industrialization, pilot production, or commercialization of new materials or processes.
• Knowledge of material characterization techniques including optical microscopy, SEM, thermal analysis, density and porosity measurement, and mechanical testing.
• Familiarity with advanced inspection technologies such as CT scanning, 3D scanning, or dimensional metrology.
• Experience applying statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and quality organizations.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Export Control Requirement (ECC): 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-temperature ceramics, advanced materials, energy, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing applications.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and technology commercialization efforts.
• Master's or PhD in Ceramics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Own projects from materials development through manufacturing implementation.
• Work on cutting-edge ceramic technologies supporting next-generation gas turbine innovation.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers and technical experts.
• Influence products that contribute to the global energy transition.
• Grow your technical and leadership capabilities within a global engineering organization.

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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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

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