Performance & Operation Engineer / Performance & Operation Engineeress

Ansaldo Energia Switzerland AG - March 12, 2026

Join Our Team at Ansaldo Energia

As one of the world’s leading players in the power generation sector, Ansaldo Energia is a full-cycle integrated operator. We possess the expertise to build turnkey power plants on greenfield sites using our own technology, independent design, production, construction, commissioning, and service resources.

Position: Performance & Operation Engineer R&D

We invite you to join our Thermal Integration department within our gas turbine business in Baden (AG) and contribute to the development of our innovative products.

Your Responsibilities

  • Develop engine operating concepts and operation modes to meet power, efficiency, emissions, and lifetime requirements in close cooperation with the component teams.
  • Create performance datasets for design and guarantee purposes, while supporting our tendering team with specific project requests.
  • Maintain and further develop our in-house cycle performance toolset.
  • Support project engineering by producing project-specific design data and specifications.
  • Specify engine tests and assist with 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

  • Degree in mechanical engineering or related fields.
  • University specialization and/or industrial experience in aero-thermal design and engineering of turbo machinery or closely related fields.
  • 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.
  • 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; knowledge of German is an advantage, and further knowledge of Italian would be beneficial.

Your Benefits with Us

  • Collaborate with passionate and skilled professionals.
  • Engage in meaningful work that contributes to environmental sustainability.
  • Experience challenging projects and attractive, cutting-edge products.
  • Interact with international colleagues.
  • Enjoy flexible working conditions.
  • Work in a charming Swiss city rich in culture and history, conveniently located near metropolitan areas such as Zurich and Basel.

If you are interested in joining a future-oriented company, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For any inquiries, please contact us at jobs@ansaldoenergia.com.

Location : Baden
Country : Switzerland

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