Thermal Spray Manufacturing Engineer

Siemens Energy

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Thermal Spray Manufacturing Engineer to partner with coating operators and production teams, driving daily coating operations for gas turbine components. You will optimize APS/HVOF processes, troubleshoot robotics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to sustain high-quality coatings.

Join a team that develops advanced manufacturing technology, ensures rigorous process documentation, and supports quality assurance across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.
5+ years of experience in thermal spray manufacturing, coatings technology, or a related advanced manufacturing environment.
Experience developing and optimizing APS and/or HVOF coating processes.
Experience operating, programming, and troubleshooting ABB or Fanuc robotic systems, including offline programming.
Knowledge of metallurgical examination methods, coating evaluation practices, and manufacturing quality systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize thermal spray coating processes, including APS and HVOF for combustion components.
Create, modify, and troubleshoot robotic programs using ABB or Fanuc controls (offline programming preferred).
Provide hands-on technical support to coating operators and production teams to resolve process and quality challenges.
Lead continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing initiatives focused on capability, productivity, and cost reduction.
Design, adapt, and procure tooling, fixtures, and equipment for thermal spray operations.
Develop technical work instructions, conduct training, and ensure process documentation is effectively communicated.

Skills

Thermal spray processes

Robotics programming

Quality systems

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ABB/Fanuc robots

RobotStudio

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Thermal Spray Manufacturing Engineer, you will partner closely with coating operators, technicians, and production teams to support the daily execution of thermal spray coating processes for gas turbine combustion components. Your day will involve developing and optimizing coating parameters, troubleshooting equipment and robotic systems, participating in shop floor Gemba meetings, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will also lead advanced manufacturing technology projects, ensure process documentation is accurate and effective, and support quality assurance activities to maintain world-class coating performance and production standards.

How You'll Make An Impact

Develop, implement, and optimize thermal spray coating processes, including Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) and High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) applications for combustion components.
Create, modify, and troubleshoot robotic programs using ABB or Fanuc controls, including offline programming to support production and development activities.
Provide hands‑on technical support to coating operators and production teams by resolving process, equipment, and quality challenges on the shop floor.
Lead continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing initiatives focused on process capability, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
Design, adapt, and procure tooling, fixtures, and equipment required for thermal spray manufacturing operations.
Develop technical work instructions, conduct training, and ensure coating processes are effectively communicated and sustained throughout manufacturing operations.

What You Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.
5+ years of experience in thermal spray manufacturing, coatings technology, or a related advanced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing APS and/or HVOF coating processes.
Experience operating, programming, and troubleshooting ABB or Fanuc robotic systems, including offline programming (RobotStudio preferred).
Knowledge of metallurgical examination methods, coating evaluation practices, and manufacturing quality systems.
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

Gas Services

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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