Lead R&D Fitter

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Lincolnshire

As a Lead R&D Fitter, you will lead the build, assembly and preparation of Gas Generators and Power Turbines for testing across the product range. Working in a practical test environment, you will ensure engines, rigs, instrumentation and supporting facilities are safely prepared for development and production test activity.

You will work alongside test engineers, mechanical fitters, instrumentation specialists and thermal paint experts. Your work will range from mechanical fitting and Swagelok pipework manufacture to installing sensors on turbine components and investigating faults during test preparation.

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the safe and reliable testing of complex rotating equipment. You will also help improve test methods and facilities, contributing directly to product development and manufacturing activity.

Lead the build, assembly, installation and test of complete Gas Generators and Power Turbines across the product range.

Install and test engine and rig instrumentation, including thermocouples, strain gauges and pressure tappings, using dedicated test rigs to verify instrumentation before use.

Support gas turbine development testing, production testing and other departmental test activities as required.

Carry out mechanical fitting activities, fault-finding and troubleshooting on turbines, test rigs and associated facility equipment.

Manufacture Swagelok pipework for turbine and test facility installations, and assist with modifications, additions and improvements to facilities.

Support thermal paint laboratory activities.

Maintain safe, compliant operation of all test facilities and equipment.

A technical engineering background, supported by an HNC or equivalent demonstrable practical experience.

Previous hands-on experience working with rotating equipment, such as gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, pumps, motors or similar machinery.

Experience with testing rotating equipment.

Practical mechanical assembly and fitting skills gained in an engineering, manufacturing, maintenance or test environment.

Experience of fault-finding and resolving mechanical or test-related issues on complex equipment.

A methodical approach to following technical instructions, operating procedures and safe systems of work.

Willingness to develop skills in specialist test instrumentation, thermal paint application, Swagelok pipework manufacture, forklift truck operation and mobile elevated work platform operation.

Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. We bring together gas turbines, steam turbines, generators and digital service solutions under one roof. Through modernization, digitalization and innovative service offerings, we support customers worldwide in improving reliability, efficiency and sustainability.

You will join a hands-on engineering test team responsible for preparing, assembling and supporting the testing of gas turbine products. The team works closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to enable development testing, product validation and production activity.

The team combines mechanical assembly, instrumentation and test facility support. By preparing turbines and rigs, fitting sensors and maintaining safe test capability, the team provides the practical foundation for reliable and accurate gas turbine testing.

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.

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