Development Engineer Mechanical Integrity

Join Our Team as a Development Engineer - Mechanical Integrity

As one of the world’s leading players in the power generation sector, Ansaldo Energia is a full-cycle integrated operator with the capabilities to construct turnkey power plants on greenfield sites, utilizing our proprietary technology along with independent design, production, construction, commissioning, and service resources.

We invite you to enhance our team in Baden, Switzerland with your expertise and experience as our Development Engineer Mechanical Integrity (m/f) within the Turbine Development department of our gas turbine business. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Ansaldo Energia products and be part of our innovative journey.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical integrity solutions and lifetime predictions for gas turbine blades and vanes.
• Collaborate closely with other functional turbine teams, such as Aerodynamics, Cooling, Design, Manufacturing, and Reconditioning, to ensure compliance with static and dynamic criteria.
• Issue and review technical reports; prepare design review materials.
• Integrate lessons learned by incorporating field feedback into design processes.
• Support manufacturing process development by offering technical expertise.
• Address nonconformities in collaboration with Quality and design teams.
• Conduct failure analyses and provide technical insights from field operation findings.
• Issue reconditioning specifications.
• Prepare and support material, part, spin pit, and engine tests and validation efforts.

Your Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in high-temperature component design.
• Experience with state-of-the-art 3D finite element modeling, ideally using ANSYS.
• Solid knowledge of thermal/structural mechanics, blade dynamics, and the physics of materials.
• Understanding of gas and steam turbine fundamentals.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Italian or German is a plus.
• Open-minded, analytical, and target-oriented team player capable of thriving in a multicultural environment.
• Creative, thorough, and independent with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time, worldwide.

Your Benefits

• Work alongside passionate and dedicated professionals.
• Participate in initiatives focused on environmental sustainability.
• Engage in challenging and rewarding projects.
• Interact with international colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Enjoy flexible working conditions.
• Be based in a picturesque Swiss city rich in culture and history, centrally located near major metropolises like Zurich and Basel.

If you are interested in becoming part of a forward-thinking company, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at jobs@ansaldoenergia.com.