Metallurgist

Siemens Energy

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive culture

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte is seeking a Metallurgist to provide materials engineering support for large turbine generators and collaborate across a global network. The role focuses on metallurgy, materials properties analysis, and specification development to ensure performance and reliability of metal components.

The candidate will engage in failure analyses, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement across the life cycle of metallic materials in turbine generators.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science or Materials Engineering with a focus on metallurgy.
3+ years of relevant experience with a strong foundation in materials engineering, particularly physical metallurgy.
Expertise analyzing structural steels, stainless steels, copper alloys, large steel forgings, and metal joining techniques.
Project management skills and a passion for continuous improvement of products and processes.
Expertise in fractography and the ability to analyze metal microstructures.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to analyze data effectively.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement innovative materials concepts to support new part manufacturing and service repairs.
Perform data analysis on material properties to support and enhance product performance.
Write, maintain, and upgrade specifications for materials and related processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate with component designers to select appropriate materials for electrical, magnetic, and structural applications.
Conduct failure analyses and root cause investigations to drive continuous improvement in materials, processes, and product reliability.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials engineering

Structural steels

Stainless steels

Copper alloys

Metal joining techniques

Fractography

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Materials Engineering (metallurgy)

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our dynamic team in Charlotte, where, as a Metallurgist, you will provide essential materials engineering support for large turbine generators in the power utility market. You will collaborate with a global network of design, manufacturing, and service operations, with a focus on innovative materials concepts and processes.

A Snapshot of Your Day

In this role, you will engage in technical assignments that include supply chain support, failure analysis, and the qualification of new materials and suppliers. Your expertise will play a critical role in supporting the full life cycle of metallic materials and components, helping to ensure the highest quality and performance standards across our turbine generator product line.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Develop and implement innovative materials concepts to support new part manufacturing and service repairs.
Perform data analysis on material properties to support and enhance product performance.
Write, maintain, and upgrade specifications for materials and related processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate with component designers to select appropriate materials for electrical, magnetic, and structural applications.
Conduct failure analyses and root cause investigations to drive continuous improvement in materials, processes, and product reliability.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science or Materials Engineering with a focus on metallurgy.
3+ years of relevant experience with a strong foundation in materials engineering, particularly physical metallurgy. Candidates with more experience may be considered for a higher level, or vice versa.
Expertise analyzing structural steels, stainless steels, copper alloys, large steel forgings, and metal joining techniques.
Project management skills and a passion for continuous improvement of products and processes.
Expertise in fractography and the ability to analyze metal microstructures.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to analyze data effectively.
Willingness to travel approximately 20%.
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"

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