Materials Engineering - Gas Turbine Components

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy seeks a Materials Engineer to advance gas turbine technology with expertise in metallic materials, coatings, and ceramic systems. You will engage with R&D, manufacturing, repair, service, and product engineering teams across global projects.

The role focuses on material selection, qualification, failure analysis, and new technology introductions, emphasizing reliability, durability, and decarbonization initiatives in a complex, international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering (Metallurgical, Ceramic, Chemical, Mechanical with Materials emphasis), or related discipline.
• 3 or more years of experience in the relevant field.
• Knowledge of engineering materials, material behavior, characterization, and testing methods.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; ability to work in global, multidisciplinary teams.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge in metallic materials, thermal barrier coatings, corrosion-resistant coatings, ceramic materials, and high-temperature materials for gas turbines.
• Support material selection, qualification, and specification development for gas turbine components.
• Evaluate material performance related to high-temperature exposure, oxidation, corrosion, fatigue, creep, wear, and environmental degradation.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to address complex material-related challenges and conduct failure investigations.
• Support introduction of new technologies, materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes into production and service operations.
• Develop and maintain engineering material specifications, testing methodologies, and technical standards while supporting the introduction of new technologies and materials.
• Analyze material test data and generate technical recommendations supporting engineering decisions.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives related to decarbonization, efficiency improvements, advanced materials, and energy transition technologies.
• Support domestic and international projects through technical reviews, presentations, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Metallic materials

Thermal barrier coatings

Corrosion-resistant coatings

Ceramic materials

High-temperature materials

Material selection

Failure analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related

Tools

Materials testing equipment

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Siemens Energy is seeking a Materials Engineer to join our growing Gas Services Engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing large gas turbine technology by providing expertise in metallic materials, advanced coatings, and ceramic systems. As a member of our Large Gas Turbine Engineering organization, you will work with multidisciplinary teams involved in research, development, manufacturing, repair, service, and product engineering.

This evergreen opportunity aims to build a pipeline of materials engineering talent to meet current and future business needs within our gas turbine portfolio. Successful candidates will engage in material selection, qualification, failure analysis, coatings development, ceramic technologies, supplier qualification, and advanced technology initiatives, all focused on enhancing performance, reliability, durability, and sustainability of Siemens Energy products.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide technical knowledge in metallic materials, thermal barrier coatings, corrosion-resistant coatings, ceramic materials, and high-temperature materials for gas turbines.
• Support material selection, qualification, and specification development for gas turbine components.
• Evaluate material performance related to high-temperature exposure, oxidation, corrosion, fatigue, creep, wear, and environmental degradation.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to address complex material-related challenges and conduct failure investigations.
• Support introduction of new technologies, materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes into production and service operations.
• Develop and maintain engineering material specifications, testing methodologies, and technical standards while supporting the introduction of new technologies and materials.
• Analyze material test data and generate technical recommendations supporting engineering decisions.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives related to decarbonization, efficiency improvements, advanced materials, and energy transition technologies.
• Support domestic and international projects through technical reviews, presentations, and cross‑functional collaboration.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering (Metallurgical, Ceramic, Chemical, Mechanical with Materials emphasis), or related discipline.
• 3 or more years of experience in the relevant field. Candidates with more experience can be qualified for a higher level.
• Knowledge of engineering materials, material behavior, characterization, and testing methods.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; ability to work in global, multidisciplinary 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in relevant fields.
• Experience with high-temperature metallic materials, superalloys, coatings, materials testing, failure analysis, and industries like gas turbines and aerospace.
• Familiarity with creep, fatigue, fracture mechanics, oxidation, corrosion mechanisms, and engineering quality methodologies (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

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

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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