Mechanical Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive culture

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

401K with match

Family building

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. in Charlotte seeks a Mechanical Engineer for the Generator Component Design Department. You will design, analyze and optimize large electric generators, delivering CAD models, drawings and BOMs to support service and new apparatus.

You will apply GD&T and CAE fundamentals, perform ANSYS analyses, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure reliable, cost-efficient solutions across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field; MSME is a plus.
• Experience in design, analysis, and/or maintenance of rotating machinery; power generation preferred.
• Strong CAD, GD&T and CAE fundamentals.
• Experience with SAP, Teamcenter, NX a plus.
• Detail-oriented with good analytical skills; able to collaborate in a team with good communication.
• Willing to travel (10%).
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering optimization studies interfacing with manufacturing and supply management for cost-efficient designs.
• Contribute to conceptual, basic and detailed design of large electric generators for service and new apparatus.
• Perform complex analytical studies of generator components using ANSYS or similar tools.
• Prepare detailed product definitions including CAD models, drawings and BOMs.
• Contribute to design reviews and release information to support manufacture and service repair of generator components.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, troubleshoot, and drive design improvements.
• Assist in root-cause analyses and issue remediation.
• Communicate clearly with customers, suppliers, and internal teams via written reports and comments.

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As Mechanical Engineer in the Generator Component Design Department, you will play a key role in the design, development, testing and optimization of Large Electric Generators for the Fossil and Nuclear Power industry. You will develop recommendations for new products, processes, or design changes to an evolving market and customer requirements. In addition, you will apply advanced skills to resolve complex problems, not covered by existing procedures or practices.

The ideal candidate displays a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or multi-functional problems. You will be highly organized and possess a strong background in CAD/CAE fundamentals, GD&T methods, machine design, failure mode analysis and product development processes.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Execute engineering optimization studies. Interface with manufacturing engineering and supply management to assure competitive and cost-efficient designs.

• Contribute to the Conceptional, Basic and Detailed design of Large Electric Generators for both Service and New Apparatus products.

• Perform complex analytical studies of generator components using ANSYS or similar code.

• Prepare detailed Product Definition, including CAD Models, technical drawings and Bills of Materials.

• Contribute to the preparation and execution of Design Reviews as required by internal requirements. Release engineering information to support the manufacture and service repair of Generator Rotors, Stators, Exciters, and Collector products.

• Support manufacturing with technical advice, troubleshooting, co-operative problem solving, disposition of product deviations, process reviews, and execution of design improvements.

• Assist in the resolution/remediation of product issues and participate in root cause analyses.

• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing personnel through clear, concise and complete verbal and written instructions, specifications, and reports.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical field required. MSME is a plus.

• Previous experience in design, analysis, and/or maintenance of rotating machinery; in the power generation industry preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in CAD, GD&T and CAE fundamentals.

• Previous experience with SAP, Teamcenter, and NX modeling software knowledge is a plus.

• Detail-oriented with good analytical skills. Self-motivated and able to collaborate effectively in a team setting with excellent communication skills.

• Willing to travel (10%).

• 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.

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

• 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

Jobs & Careers:

https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affir­­­mative 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

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