Thermal Spray Manufacturing Engineer

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy seeks a Thermal Spray Manufacturing Engineer to join the Gas Services team in the United States. You will develop and optimize APS/HVOF coating processes for gas turbine components, program ABB/Fanuc robots, and lead shop-floor improvements with production teams.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, tooling design, documentation, and training to sustain high coating quality and efficiency across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years in thermal spray manufacturing, coatings technology, or related advanced manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing/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 and manufacturing quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize thermal spray coating processes (APS/HVOF) for combustion components.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot robotic programs using ABB or Fanuc controls (offline programming).
• Provide hands-on technical support to operators and production teams to resolve process, equipment, and quality issues.
• Lead continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing initiatives focused on process capability, productivity, quality and cost.
• Design, adapt, and procure tooling, fixtures, and equipment for thermal spray operations; develop work instructions and train manufacturing staff.

Skills

Thermal spray basics

Robotic programming

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

RobotStudio

Metallurgical examination methods

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

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.

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

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