Thermal Systems Engineer - Turbomachinery at Siemens Energy

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A Snapshot of Your Day Ready to help shape the future of gas turbine technology? As a Thermal Systems Engineer, you'll use fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and simulation tools to improve the performance, reliability, and efficiency of advanced gas turbines. You'll work with a global team of engineers to solve complex technical challenges, support new product development, and enhance the performance of Siemens Energy's operating fleet. How You'll Make an Impact • Perform thermal-fluid, heat transfer, and CFD analysis for gas turbine systems. • Develop models to predict cooling air flow, component temperatures, and turbine thermal behavior. • Analyze turbine clearances and thermal growth to support design optimization. • Use simulation results and operational data to improve product performance and reliability. • Support new product development, technology upgrades, and fleet improvement initiatives. • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and project teams around the world. What You Bring • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. • 0-2 or more years’ fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or thermal systems. • Experience with engineering simulations, modeling, or CFD tools is a plus. • Exposure to gas turbines, turbomachinery, rotating equipment, aerospace, or energy systems is preferred. • Familiarity with programming tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar is beneficial. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with existing visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers. Export Control Requirement (ECC): 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. 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: siemens-energy.com 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 Jobs & Careers: jobs.siemens-energy.com #TeamPurple #ELECTRON #LGTNA Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. Click here to read more .

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A Snapshot of Your Day
Ready to help shape the future of gas turbine technology?
How You'll Make an Impact
Perform thermal-fluid, heat transfer, and CFD analysis for gas turbine systems.
Develop models to predict cooling air flow, component temperatures, and turbine thermal behavior.
Analyze turbine clearances and thermal growth to support design optimization.
Use simulation results and operational data to improve product performance and reliability.
Support new product development, technology upgrades, and fleet improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and project teams around the world.
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
0-2 or more years’ fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or thermal systems.
Familiarity with programming tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar is beneficial.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
About the Team
Who is Siemens Energy?
Rewards/Benefits
Career growth and development opportunities
Supportive work culture
Company paid Health and wellness benefits
Family building benefits
#TeamPurple #ELECTRON #LGTNA

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Experience with engineering simulations, modeling, or CFD tools is a plus.
Exposure to gas turbines, turbomachinery, rotating equipment, aerospace, or energy systems is preferred.

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