About Us
As one of the world’s leading players in the power generation sector, Ansaldo Energia is a full-cycle integrated operator capable of building turnkey power plants on greenfield sites. We utilize our own technology along with independent design, production, construction, commissioning, and service resources.
Join Our Team
We invite you to become part of our Thermal Integration department within our gas turbine business in Baden (AG), where you can contribute to the development of innovative products.
Position: Performance & Operation Engineer R&D
The Thermal Integration team focuses on the design of the gas turbine thermodynamic cycle and its secondary air system. This involves managing interfaces with components such as the compressor, combustor, turbine, and structural parts, ensuring optimal performance across all operational conditions.
Your Tasks
- Develop engine operating concepts and operation modes to meet power, efficiency, emissions, and lifetime requirements in collaboration with component teams to enhance the competitiveness and flexibility of our gas turbines.
- Create performance datasets for design and guarantee purposes and assist our tendering team with specific project requests.
- Maintain and enhance our in-house cycle performance toolset.
- Support project engineering by preparing project-specific design data and specifications.
- Specify engine tests and assist in their execution.
- Evaluate field and test engine measurements to analyze and validate gas turbine performance and operational behavior.
- Provide support for on-site engine adjustments.
Your Profile
- A degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- University specialization and/or industrial experience in aero-thermal design and engineering of turbo machinery or closely related areas.
- Experience in gas turbine engineering, performance calculations, and modeling.
- Strong understanding of gas turbine and combined cycle power plant thermodynamics.
- Knowledge of programming languages is an advantage.
- A self-motivated, confident team player with excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites occasionally (approximately 10% of the time, worldwide).
- Excellent command of English; proficiency in German is an advantage, and knowledge of Italian would also be beneficial.
Your Benefits with Us
- Work alongside passionate individuals.
- Contribute to environmental sustainability.
- Engage in challenging tasks.
- Get involved with attractive and exciting products.
- Interact with international colleagues.
- Enjoy flexible working conditions.
- Work in a charming small Swiss city rich in culture and history, located in the heart of Switzerland, close to metropolitan areas like Zurich and Basel.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a future-oriented company, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For any inquiries, please contact us at jobs@ansaldoenergia.com.