Metallurgist

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Metallurgist, you will be responsible for materials engineering and metallurgical support for the manufacture and processing of components and materials used in turbine generator applications. Additionally, you will provide direct, hands‑on support to multiple manufacturing processes, along with onsite technical support for raw materials. In this role, you will support the development and implementation of testing protocols and evaluation methods for materials used within the Siemens Energy manufacturing facility located in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Your day will include close collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure materials meet engineering requirements and support safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.

• Provide hands‑on support for manufacturing processes, including material testing activities, material evaluations, disposition of materials in stock, and technical review and disposition of material substitutions.
• Analyze data and communicate observed trends, risks, and insights.
• Deliver hands‑on factory support for existing and new materials and associated manufacturing processes.
• Communicate and help implement engineering requirements within the manufacturing environment.
• Prepare engineering analyses of test data related to material and/or process quality.
• Serve as a technical interface with customers regarding material performance.
• Act as the onsite technical resource supporting the back‑office development team.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science or Materials Engineering with a focus on Metallurgy.
• 3+ years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with a curiosity about materials used in power generation equipment.
• Aptitude and interest in developing materials engineering expertise within a manufacturing support environment.
• Curiosity about rotating electric machinery, such as generators or motors.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% (not regularly scheduled).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and off‑shift hours as needed to support emergent projects in both office and factory environments.
• 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