Combustion Lab Technician (M-Fri 2:30pm - 11pm)

Siemens Gamesa
Siemens Gamesa

Posted on Aug 12, 2026

About the Role

Job ID
301157
Location
United States of America
North Carolina
Charlotte
Company
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Organization
Gas Services
Business Unit
Central
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Combustion Lab Technician, you will support the quality assurance process for combustion components used in large gas turbines through materials testing and analysis. Your day will include preparing metallurgical samples, evaluating thermal spray coatings using microscopy, conducting hardness and mechanical testing, and documenting results to support manufacturing quality requirements. You will work closely with engineers, production teams, and quality personnel to ensure products meet specifications while maintaining laboratory equipment, safety standards, and accurate technical records.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Prepare metallurgical test samples through sectioning, mounting, polishing, and other established laboratory techniques for microscopic evaluation.
  • Conduct microscopic analysis of thermal spray coatings, including assessment of porosity, cracks, unmelts, and other characteristics to verify compliance with quality specifications.
  • Perform hardness testing, mechanical testing, and support advanced materials characterization activities to evaluate material properties and performance.
  • Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment including microscopes, polishing equipment, saws, and hardness testers.
  • Document, analyze, and communicate test results through accurate technical reports and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
  • Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, environmental, health, and quality procedures while supporting routine laboratory operations and process control activities.

What You Bring

  • Associate's Degree or higher in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant laboratory experience may be considered.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a metallurgical, materials testing, or quality laboratory environment.
  • Experience preparing and evaluating metallurgical samples using microscopy techniques; experience with thermal spray coatings is preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and testing procedures.
  • Experience operating laboratory testing equipment and preparing accurate technical documentation and reports.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave

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