Development Engineer Mechanical Integrity (m/f)

Join Our Dynamic Team

As a prominent player in the power generation sector, we operate as a full-cycle integrated organization, known for our ability to construct turnkey power plants on greenfield sites utilizing our proprietary technology. Our commitment to excellence spans design, production, construction, commissioning, and service.

Your Contribution

Become a vital part of our Turbine Development department within the gas turbine business in Baden, Switzerland, and engage in the continual enhancement of our products.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical integrity solutions and lifetime predictions for gas turbine structural components, including rotors and casings.
• Collaborate closely with various functional teams, such as Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer, Clearance, Design, Manufacturing, and Lifetime Extension, to ensure components meet essential static and dynamic criteria.
• Prepare, review, and validate technical reports and design review materials.
• Capture lessons learned and integrate field feedback into product designs.
• Support the development of manufacturing processes through your technical expertise.
• Work with Quality and design teams to resolve nonconformities.
• Conduct failure analyses and offer technical feedback based on field operations.
• Prepare specifications for lifetime extensions.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of material, part, spin pit, and engine tests and validations.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or a similar qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in rotor structural assessments.
• Proficient in state-of-the-art 3D finite element modeling, ideally using ANSYS.
• Solid understanding of thermal/structural mechanics, rotor and structural dynamics, and materials physics.
• Knowledge of gas and steam turbine fundamentals.
• Fluency in English; Italian and/or German language skills are advantageous.
• A collaborative, open-minded, analytical, and target-driven team player who thrives in a multicultural setting.
• Creative, meticulous, and independent with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time worldwide.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic professionals.
• Engagement in environmentally sustainable projects.
• Challenging and rewarding tasks.
• Access to innovative products.
• Collaboration with international colleagues.
• Flexible working conditions.
• A workplace in a picturesque Swiss city, rich in culture and history, conveniently located near major cities like Zurich and Basel.

If you’re ready to be part of a forward-thinking company, we look forward to welcoming you to our team.