Coating Engineer

About the Role

Location
United States of America
North Carolina
Rural Hall
Remote vs. Office
Office/Site only
Company
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Organization
Gas Services
Business Unit
Central
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Mid-level Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

In this role, you’ll support the Thermal Spray & Robotics team by advancing coating process development and managing qualification projects that increase throughput and ensure business continuity. Your day blends hands‑on thermal spray process engineering with structured project execution, all within the Winston Technology Center’s advanced manufacturing environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Design and optimize thermal spray coating processes to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
  • Troubleshoot coating, robotics, and equipment issues to resolve complex production challenges.
  • Develop tooling, fixtures, and procedures that support coating fabrication and application.
  • Conduct tests and experiments to validate improvements and control key process variables.
  • Manage coating qualification projects to ensure timely completion and increased throughput.
  • Collaborate with design engineering to align technical specifications with manufacturability and quality requirements.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field) and 2–5 years of manufacturing process engineering experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with coating technologies, preferably thermal spray, including HVOF and APS microstructure understanding; Candidates with more experience may be eligible for a more senior level position.
  • Proficiency in engineering tools such as SolidWorks, Mastercam, Robotmaster, and familiarity with Fanuc programming.
  • Strong process and quality management skills including SPC, continuous improvement, and qualification documentation.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues across coatings, robotics, and equipment.
  • Analytical and influencing skills to drive process improvements and cross‑functional alignment.

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


Gas Services
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. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

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 Energyhttps://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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