Thermal Structural Engineer

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Thermal Structural Engineer, you will apply your expertise in thermal-structural modeling, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer to simulate and analyze gap requirements in large gas turbines, as well as evaluate overall engine thermal behavior. You’ll be part of a global engineering team supporting both new product development and service-related initiatives.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with project managers, component engineers, and cross-functional partners in manufacturing and service to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Use in-house and commercial simulation tools to:

• 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.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required; Master’s or Ph.D. is a plus.
• 0–2+ years of relevant experience in gas turbines or cooling air systems preferred; candidates with greater experience may qualify for a more senior role.
• Skilled at breaking down and solving complex technical challenges.
• Hands-on understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical or process engineering is a plus.
• Experience with computational simulation tools, programming languages, and finite element analysis (FEA) software is a plus.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methods, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), is a plus.

Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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

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