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Materials Laboratory Manager

Siemens Energy · Orlando, FLtoday

BS-level Management / Director roles on Crosslinked list a median of $166k (97 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead a materials lab team doing metallurgical failure analysis and mechanical testing for turbines.

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Why it is interesting. Own failure analysis and metallurgical investigations for turbines that generate a sixth of the world's electricity

Might not be for you. Metals-focused, not polymers — and requires 8+ years plus US-person export control status

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Adjacent materials roleStrong technical understanding of metallic materials, material characterization, mechanical testing, and failure investigations

Seniority
Manager
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
8+ yrs
Industry
Energy
Role
Management / Director
Visa
No sponsorship
Benefits
401K savings plan with company matchparental leavefamily building benefits

Role details

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Materials Laboratory Manager, you'll lead a team of engineers, materials specialists, and technicians supporting some of the world's most advanced power generation equipment. From investigating material failures to advancing testing capabilities, you'll play a critical role in helping improve the reliability and performance of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and related components.

Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and global materials experts, you'll help solve complex technical challenges while driving a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary materials laboratory team.
  • Manage laboratory operations, priorities, resources, and testing activities.
  • Oversee material characterization, metallurgical investigations, mechanical testing, and failure analysis efforts.
  • Support Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, and Service teams in resolving material-related challenges.
  • Drive root cause investigations and provide technical recommendations to improve product reliability.
  • Advance laboratory capabilities through process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new testing methods.
  • Manage laboratory budgets, maintenance activities, and strategic investments.
  • Partner with Siemens Energy's global laboratory network to share expertise and best practices.
  • Foster a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and customer focus.

What You Bring

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in materials engineering, laboratory operations, testing or failure analysis.
  • Leadership experience in an engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, or testing environment.
  • Strong technical understanding of metallic materials, material characterization, mechanical testing, and failure investigations.
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development.
  • Experience in power generation, turbomachinery, aerospace, or a similar industrial environment highly preferred.
  • Ability to travel approximately 10-15% domestically and internationally.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
  • Export Control Requirement (ECC): Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred

  • Failure Analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Metallography, Materials Characterization, SEM, or related analytical methods
  • Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, or Generator technologies
  • High-temperature alloys, coatings, creep, fatigue, or fracture mechanics
  • Laboratory modernization, equipment qualification, or capability expansion initiatives

About the Team

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/Benefits

  • 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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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

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Common questions

Does Siemens Energy sponsor work visas for the Materials Laboratory Manager role?

This employer will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Where is the Materials Laboratory Manager role at Siemens Energy based?

This role is based in Orlando, FL.

What degree is required for the Materials Laboratory Manager role at Siemens Energy?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Materials Laboratory Manager role require?

The posting calls for at least 8 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Materials Laboratory Manager role work with?

metallic materials, high-temperature alloys.

What techniques or methods are required for this Materials Laboratory Manager role?

material characterization, mechanical testing, failure analysis.