Performance & Operation Engineer R&D

Company Overview

As one of the world’s leading players in the sector of power generation plants and components, Ansaldo Energia operates as a full-cycle integrated operator. We have the capabilities to build turnkey power plants on green field sites utilizing our technology alongside our independent design, production, construction, commissioning, and service resources.

Department Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engine operating concepts and operation modes to meet power, efficiency, emissions, and lifetime requirements in close cooperation with component teams.
• Produce performance datasets for design and guarantee purposes and support the tendering team on specific project requests.
• Maintain and further develop our in-house cycle performance toolset.
• Support project engineering by creating project-specific design data and specifications.
• Specify engine tests and assist in the execution of those tests.
• Evaluate field and test engine measurements to analyze and validate gas turbine performance and operational behavior.
• Provide support for on-site engine adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• Familiarity with programming languages is an advantage.
• Self-motivated and a confident team player with excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites occasionally (approximately 10% of the time, worldwide).
• Proficient in English; knowledge of German and Italian is a plus.

What We Offer

• Work alongside passionate professionals.
• Engage in projects focused on environmental sustainability.
• Take on challenging and rewarding work.
• Contribute to attractive and exciting product developments.
• Collaborate with international colleagues.
• Enjoy flexible working conditions.
• Experience life in a beautiful small Swiss city rich in culture and history, conveniently located near metropolitan areas like Zurich and Basel.

If you are interested in contributing to a forward-thinking company, we encourage you to seize the opportunity to provide your complete application documents.