Essential Responsibilities:
You will:
- Develop state-of-the art physics-based macroscopic models to enable design of components and process optimization for Energy System applications
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team of experimentalists to develop validation methods for high-fidelity and high-accuracy models
- Develop fundamental understanding of materials degradation mechanisms (thermal, chemical & mechanical) and design of accelerated life testing methods
- Lead all aspects of research projects, including planning, scheduling, milestones, risk assessment and preparation of proposals for external funding agencies
- Invent both component and system level solutions and technologies to design high-performance, low-cost and reliable Energy Systems
- Document results in reports and presentations and communicate effectively within teams and across the organization
- Work with various GE business design teams to understand and anticipate their needs and provide sound technology solutions to enable new GE products
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Doctorate in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Physics, or a related technical disciplines
- Strong knowledge of transport phenomena, including heat & mass transfer and fluid flow
- Knowledge and proficiency in numerical modeling and commercial CFD software, such as Fluent, ANSYS and COMSOL
- Demonstrated experience in applying modeling to materials design and integration in components and systems
- 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 GECareers.com 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:
- At least 3 years research experience in multi-physics and macroscopic modeling of Energy Storage and Energy Conversion Systems
- Experience with Thermal-Chemical-Mechanical degradation mechanisms of materials
- Understanding of electrochemistry and design of electrochemical devices
- Domain knowledge of energy storage and energy conversion systems, such as batteries, Solid Oxide Fuel cells and Photovoltaic technologies
- Experience with thermodynamic modeling and reaction kinetics
- Established publication and/or patent record in own field
- Experience with conceptual design and system optimization for performance, life, reliability and cost
- Demonstrated strong research ability, project execution skills and customer focus
- Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Equal Opportunity Employer
