Manufacturing Engineer - Thermal Spray

Manufacturing Engineer - Thermal Spray

About the Role

Job ID

301731

Location

United States of America

North Carolina

Charlotte

Remote vs. Office

Office/Site only

Company

Siemens Energy, Inc.

Organization

Gas Services

Business Unit

Central

Full / Part time

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As Manufacturing Engineer - Thermal Spray, you will partner closely with coating operators, technicians, and production teams to provide hands-on engineering support for robotic thermal spray manufacturing processes for gas turbine combustion components. Your day will involve programming and troubleshooting robotic systems, developing and optimizing coating parameters, resolving equipment and production issues on the shop floor, participating in 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

• Create, modify, program, and troubleshoot ABB or Fanuc robotic systems, including hands-on and offline programming using RobotStudio or similar robotic programming software to support production and development activities.
• Develop, implement, and optimize thermal spray coating processes, including Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) and High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) applications for combustion components.
• 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 is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in thermal spray manufacturing, coatings technology, or a related advanced manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB or Fanuc robotic systems in a manufacturing environment, including offline programming using RobotStudio or similar robotic programming software. RobotStudio experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing, optimizing, or supporting thermal spray, coatings, or similar advanced manufacturing processes; experience with APS and/or HVOF coating processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of metallurgical examination methods, coating evaluation practices, and manufacturing quality systems.
• 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 and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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 law.

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