Reliability Engineer – Robotics & Automation, Ceramic Coatings

A Snapshot of Your Day

As Reliability Engineer - Robotics & Automation, Ceramic Coatings, you will be a driving force behind advancing our thermal spray processes. You will apply cutting‑edge inspection technologies, digital tools, and data‑driven methods to elevate product quality and enhance machine reliability. Your work will reduce downtime, increase production efficiency, and ensure our coatings meet the highest standards. You will lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of manufacturing processes for thermal spray coatings within the Charlotte Combustion department.

• Develop and improve next‑generation thermal spray inspection and testing methods to boost product quality.
• Implement and lead a digital monitoring system for quality assurance and preventative maintenance.
• Integrate sensors, IoT devices, and analytics into production lines for real‑time performance insights.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions that keep manufacturing running smoothly.
• Train production teams on new technologies and update manufacturing instructions as required.
• Partner closely with Production, R&D, IT, and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement.
• Roll out best practices and inspection methods across the Siemens Energy network.

• BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering (or related field) and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with HVOF or APS coating processes; knowledge of Robot Studio or offline programming is a plus.
• Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and diagnosing control‑system issues.
• Knowledge of mechanical testing, metallurgical evaluation, and ceramic/inorganic non‑metallic materials.
• Professional experience in quality assurance; related certifications are a bonus.
• Familiarity with Lean and/or Six Sigma philosophies.
• Analytical, collaborative, and comfortable with interdisciplinary teams and occasional off‑shifts.
• Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level.
• 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.

• 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

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affir? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local

law.