Company Overview
As one of the world’s leading players in the power generation sector, Ansaldo Energia is a full-cycle integrated operator. We have the capabilities to build turnkey power plants on greenfield sites, utilizing our own technology and independent resources in design, production, construction, commissioning, and service.
Join Our Team
We invite you to become a part of our Thermal Integration department within our gas turbine business in Baden (AG) and contribute to the advancement of our products.
Position: Performance & Operation Engineer R&D
The Thermal Integration team is responsible for designing the gas turbine thermodynamic cycle and its secondary air system. This role includes managing interfaces with components such as the compressor, combustor, turbine, and structural parts, as well as optimizing individual components for all operational conditions.
Your Tasks
- Develop engine operating concepts and modes to meet power, efficiency, emissions, and lifetime requirements.
- Collaborate closely with component teams to ensure the competitiveness and flexibility of our gas turbines.
- Create performance datasets for design and guarantee purposes and support our tendering team on specific project requests.
- Maintain and enhance our in-house cycle performance toolset.
- Support project engineering by producing 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
- 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.
- Excellent understanding of gas turbine and combined cycle power plant thermodynamics.
- Knowledge of programming languages is an asset.
- Self-motivated, confident team player with outstanding 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, while further knowledge of Italian would be beneficial.
Your Benefits with Us
- Collaborate with passionate individuals.
- Participate in environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Engage in challenging work.
- Contribute to attractive and innovative products.
- Work alongside international colleagues.
- Enjoy flexible working conditions.
- Experience life in a beautiful Swiss city rich in culture and history, located in the heart of Switzerland, close to metropolitan areas like Zurich and Basel.
Application Information
If you are interested in joining a future-oriented company, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For any questions, please contact us at jobs@ansaldoenergia.com.