Combustor Mechanical Design Engineer / Combustor Mechanical Design Engineeress

Join Our Team as a Development Engineer in Combustor Mechanical Design

As one of the world’s leading players in the power generation sector, Ansaldo Energia is a fully integrated operator capable of constructing turnkey power plants utilizing our proprietary technology. Our comprehensive approach includes independent design, production, construction, commissioning, and service resources.

We are currently looking to enhance our team in Baden, Switzerland, with your expertise and experience.

Your Tasks

• Design and engineer combustor hardware, including burners, combustion chambers, and fuel distribution systems (FDS), for Ansaldo’s heavy-duty gas turbines.
• Conduct stress analysis of combustor components using finite element methods.
• Release design and manufacturing documentation, including drawings, 3D CAD models, product structures, and part lists.
• Perform feasibility studies of cost-effective design solutions.
• Collaborate with the Gas Turbine Integration, Compressor, and Turbine departments for design integration tasks.
• Develop and maintain interfaces with other engineering teams, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and external suppliers of combustor design services.

Your Profile

• A university degree in mechanical engineering, preferably focused on turbomachinery, aerospace, process technology, mechatronics, or energy technology.
• Proven ability to work in distributed, multidisciplinary teams with complex interfaces.
• Competence in root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods, such as 8D.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and finite element analysis tools; experience with NX12 and Ansys Workbench is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to power plants, construction sites, the Ansaldo factory in Genoa, Italy, or to suppliers (typically 2 to 3 days per month).
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of German is an advantage, and further proficiency in Italian would be a plus.

Your Benefits with Us

• Work with passionate individuals committed to sustainability.
• Engage in challenging projects and contribute to innovative products.
• Collaborate with colleagues from around the world.
• Enjoy flexible working conditions.
• Be part of a vibrant culture in a picturesque Swiss city, conveniently located near major metropolises like Zurich and Basel.

If you are interested in joining a forward-thinking company, apply online using the form below. Please note, only applications matching the job profile will be considered. For any questions, feel free to contact us at jobs@ansaldoenergia.com.