Service Engineer

About the Role

Location
United States of America
North Carolina
Charlotte
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


The Turbine Design and Repair team you join supports factory repair of large fossil, nuclear and OOEM steam turbine equipment. You will coordinate all facets of the repairs for rotating or stationary equipment. You will Take charge of quoting future service opportunities and collaborate with our internal and external customers. You are encouraged to be assigned service projects, from simple to sophisticated, participate in equipment inspections, perform analysis, make recommendations, identify risks, issue manufacturing instructions, address quality issues, interact with shop colleagues and update records.

In addition to service projects, this role also has exposure to shop R&D projects, design and installation of New Apparatus, Modernization and Replacement-in-Kind equipment, for both rotating and stationary components. As a service design engineer on this team, you will have broad responsibilities to ensure the integrity of the Siemens-Energy's steam turbine equipment. Your daily tasks will vary depending on the type of repair projects assigned. Engage in projects with a team from different areas to meet customer requirements and strengthen Siemens-Energy's position.


How You’ll Make an Impact


  • Lead for steam turbine service projects, covering rotating equipment, stationary components, blading, sealing, extension shafts for the Siemens Energy large steam turbine fleet and OOEM service opportunities.
  • Responsible in developing new repair designs or performing standard repair methods.
  • Responsible for execution of repair orders, including product definition, shop and field inspection requirements, repair, assembly, and installation.
  • Develop and release for manufacture all product definition documents including graphics, bill of materials, and process specifications.
  • Provide design disposition of field and shop inspections and deviations.
  • Provide shop follow support for turbine repair equipment manufactured in Charlotte or other manufacturing facilities.
  • Lead engineering studies for component life assessment, and other engineering analysis requests.
  • Support field service engineers and customers in required outage recovery programs and root cause investigations.
  • Support marketing/tendering on future steam turbine service opportunities.
  • Support or lead R&D activities within service engineering or the Charlotte manufacturing factory.

What You Bring


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from accredited university/college
  • Five or more years of related engineering work experience. Candidates with more years of experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa.
  • Proficiency in strength of materials, structural analysis, and machine build. Ability to develop using finite element analysis tools is desired.
  • Project or team leadership experience with validated delivery of work in a technical environment. Ability to run multiple projects to finality.
  • Strong leadership, effective communication, and collaboration skills needed to engage with customer, field and factory staff, engineering teams, and management across various locations and/or countries.
  • Knowledge and experience in design and, or repair of products.
  • 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

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience


  • Knowledgable user of SAP and Teamcenter or other similar IT platforms
  • Experience with finite element analysis using Ansys, Abaqus or NX desired
  • Design experience with fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanical vibrations, creep & fatigue desired
  • Familiarity with steam turbine products or repair methods for major equipment a plus
  • Familiarity with welding repairs, processes a plus

About the Team


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 distributed 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

Jobs & Careers: https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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