Senior Materials Properties Engineer (f/m/d)

A Snapshot of Your Day

Do you like to solve problems that help others and provide the best support regarding Materials possible to our products within Siemens Energy, especially for our Large Gas and Steam Turbine products?

The primary focus of this position is on the initiation and execution of testing programs to determine material properties and the technical development of material behavior methods. This can range from characterization of typical material properties to developing new material modelling techniques.

Within a network of materials engineers and utilizing your technical knowledge, you support material data quality improvement. In this context, you will play a decisive role while constantly move forward our materials landscape.

How You’ll Make an Impact

- Definition of material test programs and coordination of testing with internal and external (the SE) workshops and laboratories

- Evaluation of test results and creation of material property curves for component design

- Identification of existing and new methodologies to describe material behavior

- Definition and management of project schedule, milestones, and budget

- Support of component design in urgent materials-related testing concepts and consultancy

- Inspection of specimens and fracture surfaces in the SE laboratories

What You Bring

- PhD or Master of Science in materials science, solid state physics or similar field; several years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience

- Deep understanding of materials science (e.g. alloy design, microstructural evolution, deformation mechanisms for metallic materials) & Deep knowledge of materials mechanics and failure mechanisms and models; Significant knowledge of steels and nickel-base alloys

- Understanding of gas turbine and steam turbine technology, Experience in programming (e.g. Python, R, VBA), data analysis and basic FEA modelling

- Experience of collaborating in multidisciplinary research networks / project consortia & very good project management skills

- Excellent team skills with effective communication & interpersonal skills to blend in a multicultural and cross-organizational team; experience in handling multiple and urgent topics at the same time & setting priorities

- Advanced English, German is a plus

- 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

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

- In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme

- We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder

- We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity

- The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programs and learning materials are available for this purpose

- In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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