Join Our Team as a Development Engineer in Mechanical Integrity
As one of the world’s leading players in the power generation sector, Ansaldo Energia is a full-cycle integrated operator. We possess the capabilities to build turnkey power plants on greenfield sites by utilizing our own technology along with independent design, production, construction, commissioning, and service resources.
We invite you to strengthen our team in Baden, Switzerland with your expertise and experience as our Development Engineer Mechanical Integrity (m/f).
About the Role
Join the Turbine Development department within the gas turbine business in Baden, Switzerland, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Ansaldo Energia products.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide mechanical integrity solutions and lifetime predictions for gas turbine structural parts, rotors, and casings.
- Collaborate closely with other functional gas turbine teams, including Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer, Clearance, Design, Manufacturing, and Lifetime Extension, to ensure parts meet static and dynamic criteria.
- Issue and review technical reports and prepare design review materials.
- Capture lessons learned and incorporate field feedback into the design process.
- Assist in manufacturing process development by providing technical expertise.
- Resolve nonconformities in collaboration with Quality and design teams.
- Conduct failure analyses and provide technical feedback based on findings from field operations.
- Issue Lifetime Extension specifications and support the preparation of material, part, spin pit, and engine tests and validations.
Your Profile
- Degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in rotor structural assessments.
- Experience with state-of-the-art 3D finite element modeling (ideally ANSYS).
- Sound knowledge of thermal/structural mechanics, rotor and structural dynamics, and material physics.
- Understanding of gas and steam turbine fundamentals.
- Fluency in English; Italian and/or German language skills are a plus.
- An open-minded, analytical, and target-oriented team player capable of working in a multicultural environment.
- Creative, thorough, and independent, with strong communication skills.
- Availability to travel 15% of the time, worldwide.
Your Benefits
- Work alongside passionate professionals.
- Engage in environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Undertake challenging assignments.
- Contribute to attractive and innovative products.
- Interact with international colleagues.
- Enjoy flexible working conditions.
- Experience a beautiful small Swiss city rich in culture and history, located in the heart of Switzerland, close to major cities like Zurich and Basel.
If you are interested in being part of a future-oriented 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.