Mechanical Design Engineer - Combustion

Siemens Energy

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; PhD may substitute for some experience
  • 5-8+ years in mechanical design, specifically in gas turbine combustion systems
  • Expertise in detailed component design, stack-up analysis, and tolerancing
  • Proficient with advanced CAD tools, especially Siemens NX
  • Strong collaborative skills in cross-functional, global teams
  • Willing to travel internationally up to 40% for supplier qualification
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored authorization

Responsibilities

  • Support qualification of new global suppliers to reduce sourcing risks
  • Develop robust mechanical designs for gas turbine components using Siemens NX
  • Manage product design from concept through production readiness
  • Create technical documentation including specifications and drawings
  • Collaborate with project management and manufacturing for design optimization
  • Provide technical support to global manufacturing, requiring travel
  • Ensure successful execution through comprehensive engineering documentation

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive work culture
  • Company-paid health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day

Ready to help power the future? At Siemens Energy, innovation meets impact. As a Design Engineer on our Large Gas Turbine Combustion Design team, you'll help design and deliver critical combustion components that power the world's energy infrastructure. In this high-visibility role, you'll tackle complex engineering challenges, support production growth, and drive reliable, on-time delivery of cutting-edge technology that fuels the energy transition.

Bring your ideas. Solve tough problems. Build what powers the world.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience: Support the qualification of new global suppliers and help eliminate single-sourcing risks for critical combustion components.
  • Drive Mechanical Design Excellence: Develop robust mechanical designs for gas turbine combustion components using advanced CAD tools such as Siemens NX.
  • Own the Design Lifecycle:Support products from concept development through implementation, manufacturing support, and production readiness.
  • Create Critical Technical Documentation: Develop calculations, specifications, PMI drawings, and supporting engineering documentation to ensure successful execution.
  • Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with project management, aerodynamics, manufacturing, purchasing, and supplier teams to optimize designs for quality, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Support Global Manufacturing Operations: Provide technical guidance and on-site support to international manufacturing partners, including travel to ASIA (China, India) / Europe when required.
What You Bring

Required:
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; a PhD or other advanced degree may be considered in lieu of some experience requirements.
  • 5-8+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, preferably within gas turbine combustion systems. Additional experience may be considered for a more senior level.
  • Strong expertise in detailed component design, stack-up analysis, tolerancing, and GD&T.
  • Proficiency with advanced CAD systems, preferably Siemens NX, and engineering documentation and design tools.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 40%, including travel to China, to support supplier qualification and manufacturing activities.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Preferred:
  • Gas turbine combustion / casing design and development
  • Siemens NX, PMI and the Siemens Energy PDP process
  • International suppliers and manufacturing partnerships in global engineering environments
  • Supporting supplier qualifications, manufacturing transfers, or supply chain development
  • Intercultural experience and a collaborative mindset for cross-disciplinary innovation.
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.

Rewards/Benefits
  • 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
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