Mechanical Engineer - Gas Turbine Instrumentation & Actuation Systems

Siemens Energy

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive work culture

Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company match

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a senior gas turbine engineer to lead instrumentation across multiple turbine frames in the U.S. The role focuses on design, integration, validation, and performance optimization within ISO-based quality frameworks.

You will drive R&D programs, manage supplier qualifications, and coordinate with product development, fleet support, and service teams to ensure reliability and customer satisfaction across Siemens Energy's fleet.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
8-10+ years of gas turbine engineering experience with deep expertise in core engine instrumentation across multiple turbine frames and ISO standards.
Strong expertise in gas turbine instrumentation, actuation systems, and engine instrumentation, including design, integration, validation, and optimization.
Proven track record leading R&D programs, supplier qualification initiatives, and complex technical projects with ISO-based quality practices.
Hands-on experience across the product lifecycle from development to manufacturing, installation, commissioning, validation, and risk management within ISO frameworks.
Proven ability to resolve critical technical challenges, lead cross-functional global teams, and influence stakeholders to improve reliability and customer satisfaction.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US without need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering support for R&D programs, service projects, and the operational fleet across Siemens Energy's advanced gas turbine portfolio.
Own critical technologies including core engine instrumentation, IGV/VGV actuation systems, and engine configuration management.
Partner with product development, fleet support, and service teams to solve complex technical challenges and enable effective engineering solutions.
Conduct root-cause investigations, resolve critical technical issues, and implement mitigation strategies to improve fleet reliability and minimize customer impact.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, suppliers, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver robust solutions across the product lifecycle.
Drive continuous improvement and future product enhancements by capturing lessons learned and advancing performance across turbine platforms.

Skills

Gas turbine instrumentation

Engine instrumentation design

Cross-functional leadership

R&D program leadership

ISO 9001 quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Help shape the future of power generation. Join Siemens Energy's global 8000H Product Development team and play a critical role in advancing some of the world's most advanced large gas turbine technologies. Drive cross-platform engineering initiatives, build strategic supplier partnerships, and collaborate with global teams to strengthen innovation, supply chain resilience, and the next generation of energy solutions.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Lead engineering support for R&D programs, service projects, and the operational fleet across Siemens Energy's advanced gas turbine portfolio.
Own critical technologies including core engine instrumentation, IGV/VGV actuation systems, and engine configuration management.
Partner across product development, fleet support, and service organizations to solve complex technical challenges and drive effective engineering solutions.
Conduct root-cause investigations, resolve critical technical issues, and implement mitigation strategies that improve fleet reliability and minimize customer impact.
Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, suppliers, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver robust solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
Drive continuous improvement and future product enhancements by capturing lessons learned, supporting innovation initiatives, and advancing performance across multiple turbine platforms.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
8-10+ years of gas turbine engineering experience, with deep expertise in core engine instrumentation across multiple turbine frames and adherence to ISO and international industry standards.
Strong expertise in gas turbine instrumentation, actuation systems, and engine instrumentation, including system design, integration, validation, and performance optimization.
Proven track record leading R&D programs, supplier qualification initiatives, and complex technical projects, leveraging ISO 9001-aligned quality and supplier management practices.
Hands-on experience throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development and manufacturing through installation, commissioning, validation, and risk management within ISO-based quality frameworks.
Demonstrated success resolving critical technical challenges, leading cross-functional global teams, and influencing key stakeholders, with a strong understanding of how engineering decisions drive customer satisfaction, reliability, serviceability, and business performance.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for current or future employer sponsored work authorization.

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.

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

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