Materials Scientist/Materials Characterization Engineer

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Materials Scientist/Materials Characterization Engineer, you will explore, evaluate, and develop advanced semiconductor materials for current and future Grid Technologies applications. You will apply materials science, characterization, modelling, and experimental methods to understand material-property-performance relationships and support the development of technologies in sensing, condition monitoring, power electronics, thermal management, and grid digitalization.

How You'll Make an Impact

· Evaluate, develop, and qualify semiconductor materials and technologies with potential relevance to Grid Technologies products and future applications.

· Investigate the influence of composition, processing, crystal structure, defects, interfaces, and operating conditions on electrical, thermal, and functional performance.

· Apply computational modelling, simulation, and data-driven methods to support materials selection, optimization, and technology maturation.

· Collaborate with global R&D and engineering teams, universities, suppliers, start-ups, and external laboratories to advance research topics and build technology partnerships.

· Translate research findings into clear technical recommendations, technology assessments, and research roadmaps for Grid Technologies.

· Contribute to intellectual property generation, scientific publications, and the transfer of research outcomes toward industrial applications.

What You Bring

· Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science, Semiconductor Physics, Applied Physics, Metallurgy, Ceramic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or comparable field.

· Experienced professional with a strong background in semiconductor materials, including material synthesis, processing, characterization, modelling, and performance evaluation in an R&D or technology-development environment.

· Sound understanding of semiconductor materials and their structure-property-performance relationships, including electrical, thermal, and functional behavior.

· Hands-on experience with semiconductor material characterization and performance evaluation, including electrical, thermal, structural, and microstructural analysis methods.

· Knowledge of numerical modelling, scientific programming, materials informatics, AI/ML-assisted materials discovery, or data-driven optimization.

· Strong analytical thinking, scientific curiosity, and practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and translate research into industrially relevant insights.

· Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in international teams and with external research partners.

· Willingness to travel, as required.

About the Team

Our Grid Technologies division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital power grid, serving as a key enabler of the global energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio of technologies and solutions spanning HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and energy storage, high-voltage switchgear, transformers, and digital grid solutions.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across the world while supporting the transition toward a more sustainable energy system.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We build on a long legacy of innovation and seek people who will contribute to decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.