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Siemens Energy · 1 week ago

Thermal Structural Engineer

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Siemens Energy is an energy technology company focused on developing sustainable energy systems. As a Thermal Structural Engineer, you will model thermal structural, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer to analyze gas turbine requirements and collaborate with a global engineering team on product development and service projects.

EnergyEnergy StorageIndustrialIndustrial AutomationOil and GasPower GridRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Development/evolution/maintenance of whole engine computational models that simulate thermo-mechanical behavior of components in gas turbines

Simulate transient heating and expansion of the entire engine to determine optimal assembly gaps especially between rotating and stationary components

Analyze simulation results and test data to derive design-relevant conclusions

Contribute to the conceptual design for gas turbines and evaluating operational data and findings from prototypes and the current fleet to support design improvements and reliability

Qualification

Thermal structural analysisComputational simulation toolsFinite element analysis (FEA)Heat transferFluid mechanicsThermodynamicsRisk assessment methodsProgramming languagesAnalytical skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field is required

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Preferred

A Master's degree or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field is a plus

0-2 or more years of relevant experience in gas turbines or cooling air systems is desirable; Candidates with more direct experience may be eligible for a more senior level position

Practical knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and general mechanical or process engineering is preferred

Experience with computational simulation tools, programming languages, and finite element model analysis (FEA) software is a plus

Familiarity with risk assessment methods, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), is a plus