Mechanical Engineer - Lifing Technologies Job

Essential Responsibilities:
You will:

• Work with cross-functional global team to develop and apply physics-based life prediction methods/tools to high temperature components in power generation and propulsion equipments.
  
• Execute projects for the next generation turbomachinery lifing technologies.
  
• Communicate results to counterparts in the research center and at GE businesses.
  
• Document the results of this activity through patent applications, technical reports and publications generating research reports

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Doctorate degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines OR Masters degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 3 years of post-degree experience in turbomachinery lifing.
  
• Demonstrate strong technical skills in solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, mechanical behavior of materials, finite element methods (including advanced meshing tools and non-linear analysis) & life prediction.
  
• 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 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:

• Doctorate degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with one or more commercial finite element codes (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS-DYNA)
• Experience in turbomachinary lifing.
• Experience in Thermo-Mechanical modeling of complex geometry components in ANSYS.
• Posses software programming skills (Fortran, C )
• Experimental experience is a plus.
• Knowledge and proficiency in finite element analysis and failure prediction methodologies is essential.
• Demonstrated Leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Self - motivated and possesses high energy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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