Job Description Summary
As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to power the energy transition. We forge the partnerships and invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.
Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 technology partners to execute on 150+ energy-focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.
Metallurgists are responsible for technical direction and research execution related to work in new alloy design, processing and property optimization, microstructure quantification, root cause analysis for a manufacturing improvement, and metallurgy-based service & repair work. Your primary responsibility in this job will be to provide technical leadership in projects focusing on alloy composition, microstructure, processing and performance relationships. Join us and help develop materials for the future in Energy Transition!
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
As a Senior Scientist - Metallurgy, you will:
• Conduct research in an interdisciplinary team environment involving new alloy design, process optimization, property optimization, root cause analysis for processing and manufacturing improvements, and metallurgy-based service & repair work for a variety of metallic materials systems.
• Participate in technology road mapping and competitive assessment to drive new technology programs.
• Participate in the shaping, cultivation and execution of government contracts.
• Author program proposals to external agencies that align with GE Vernova technology roadmaps
• Provide expertise to resolve technical challenges across GE Vernova organization.
• Work across organizations, including interfacing with external agencies, GE businesses and universities on project definition, technical approach and execution.
• Share project progress internally and externally through oral presentations, written reports, and as appropriate through external and internal publications to GE Vernova Research, GE businesses, senior leadership teams, government agencies, and professional societies.
• Provide technical development across the organization through effective coaching/mentoring.
• Foster a multidisciplinary and inclusive team environment
• Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience.
• Experience in the utilization of advanced characterization techniques (i.e. SEM, TEM, XRD), to understand the structure, processing and performance relationships of metallic materials systems. Examples include Ni-superalloys, Co alloys, Titanium alloys and Refractory alloy systems
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment.
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
• Desire and flexibility to contribute to projects across metallurgy portfolio, including but not limited Al, Ti, Fe, Ni, Co, and tefractory based material systems.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals 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 18 years or older.
Desired Characteristics:
• Experience in the metallurgy of materials with the focus on high temperature structural materials and materials made by additive manufacturing. This includes (but not limited to) heat treatment optimization and property-microstructure-mechanical performance understanding.
• Experience in the use of high resolution characterization techniques (such as TEM) in materials development toward industrial research and development projects.
• Expertise in the application of machine learning and AI-based tools to materials-focused outcomes.
• Experience leading programs funded through government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced dynamic working environment.
• Strong patent, presentation and publication record.
The base pay range for this position is $111,200-$185,400. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 6/11/2024.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access
Location: New York
Posted: Aug. 15, 2024, 6:10 a.m.
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