Materials Engineer

A Snapshot of Your Day (position overview) As a Materials Engineer in our innovation organization, your day will center on hands-on materials research that helps advance reliable, sustainable energy technologies. You will characterize and test materials used in demanding energy applications, evaluate microstructures and material performance, support and execute R&D projects, and translate technical findings into clear recommendations for engineering teams and internal customers. Working in a collaborative lab environment, you will combine practical testing, analytical problem-solving, and curiosity for materials science to help improve existing solutions and enable the next generation of energy technologies. How You'll Make an Impact (responsibilities) • Drive hands-on materials characterization and testing to support energy technology development. • Evaluate material properties, microstructures, durability, using laboratory techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, material testing, and related analytical methods. • Translate complex test results into clear engineering insights, recommendations, and technical reports that guide material selection, process improvements, and customer decisions. • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, R&D, and service teams to solve materials-related challenges and accelerate robust, reliable solutions for energy applications. • Advance lab capability, quality, and efficiency by improving test methods, maintaining strong documentation, and supporting safe, compliant laboratory operations. • Stay connected to emerging materials, characterization methods, and industry trends to bring fresh ideas and innovation into current and future energy technology programs. What You Bring (requirements) • Master's degree or higher in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred. • Hands-on experience in laboratory, test, or research environments supporting materials characterization, materials testing, R&D, product development, or failure analysis. • Strong technical foundation in microstructural characterization and materials analysis • Ability to connect material behavior, test data, and real-world operating conditions to develop practical insights for energy-related components, systems, and customer applications. • Demonstrated analytical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving skills with the discipline to document results clearly and uphold safe, high-quality laboratory practices. • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to engineering teams, project stakeholders, and internal customers. • Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and applying materials science to support reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy technologies. • 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 Corporate and Global Functions are essential in driving the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across various departments, business areas, and regions. These roles support our vision to become the most valued energy technology company in the world. As part of our team, you contribute to our vision by shaping the global energy transition, partnering with our internal and external stakeholders, and conducting business responsibly and in compliance with legal requirements and regulations. 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: 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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