Materials Engineer - Advanced Ceramics & Coatings

Siemens Energy

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

7 days ago

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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.

Skills

Ceramics coatings

High-temperature materials

Materials engineering

Analytical problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or related technical field

5+ years in ceramics, coatings, materials engineering, or advanced manufacturing

Master's degree (preferred) in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

PLM tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Supportive work culture

A Snapshot of Your Day

Imagine developing the next breakthrough coating technology that improves turbine performance across the global energy industry. In this role, you'll partner with world-class engineers, scientists, and manufacturing teams to solve complex materials challenges, lead cutting-edge R&D initiatives, and transform innovative ceramic and coating technologies from concept to commercial deployment. Every day brings the opportunity to influence products used around the world while helping drive the future of sustainable energy.

How You'll Make an Impact

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 research and development through qualification, manufacturing 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.

Ideal Candidate

You are a technically strong ceramics, materials, or coatings engineer who thrives in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. You enjoy solving complex high-temperature materials challenges, building partnerships across disciplines, and translating cutting-edge ceramic and coating technologies into real-world solutions that advance the future of energy.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field.
5+ years of relevant experience in ceramics, coatings, materials engineering, or advanced manufacturing. Candidates with additional experience may be considered for senior-level opportunities.
Technical expertise in one or more of the following:

Ceramic coatings
Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs)
Corrosion-resistant coatings
Thermal spray technologies
High-temperature materials and processes

Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement technical solutions.
Familiarity with project management practices and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical knowledge into practical applications.
Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
Experience within power generation, gas turbines, energy, aerospace, or other high-temperature industrial applications.
Experience working on global teams and coordinating international technology development efforts.
Familiarity with public funding opportunities, government-sponsored research programs, and collaborative R&D initiatives.
Proven ability to lead technical projects, align diverse stakeholders, and successfully transition technologies from development to production.
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.

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

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