Essential Responsibilities:
You will:
- Conduct and lead applied research developing chemistries and processes for the development of investment casting ceramics, working both independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Identify long-term technical challenges and develop specific growth strategies and research plans to impact current or future GE business products.
- Coordinate activities of support teams to prepare wax patterns, ceramic shell molds and casting specimens.
- Document results, write process specifications and develop database for sample and result tracking, deliver presentations.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Masters in Materials Science and Engineering (Ceramic Science and Engineering, or Metallurgy), Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering. with At least 10 years post-degree work experience with casting processes. Or Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering (Ceramic Science and Engineering, or Metallurgy), Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering with at least 7 years post degree experience with the casting process.
- Hands-on experience with pattern making, ceramic shell mold manufacturing and architectures, ceramic cores, casting processes, and casting defect formation mechanisms.
- Demonstrated excellence in research through peer reviewed publications, strong project execution skills and customer focus.
- Understanding and working knowledge of materials processing, solid-state reactions, and phase equilibria.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
- Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- You must submit your application for employment through COS to be considered.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics:
- Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering (Ceramic Science and Engineering, or Metallurgy), Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
- Domain knowledge of gas turbines and hot gas path component design.
- Established publication and/or patent record in your field.
- Innovative nature and willingness to pursue new technical areas.
- Good teaming skills and ability to work with a wide range of technical teams and projects.
- Demonstrated organizational ability.
- Exceptional passion for science and technology.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Equal Opportunity Employer Join GRCCMT! If your goal is to become part of a team of world-class experts from diverse technical fields who are working to redefine what's possible, click on the “Apply to job” button below.
