Metallurgist

About the role

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.

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%.

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.

About 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: here.

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

Jobs & Careers

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