Job Description SummaryGE Aerospace Research Center is a world leader in the development of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs). As a Material and Process Engineering Specialist on our Ceramics and Composites team you will support research and development of advanced ceramic materials and processing for a broad range of current and future GE products. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining our CMC process systems including furnace and reactor systems for chemical vapor infiltration (CVI), Chemical Vapor Infiltrations (CVD), and Melt Infiltration.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
You will:
- Safely operate and maintain ceramic processing equipment including furnaces, reactors, and vacuum systems
- Troubleshoot and oversee the repair of furnace and vacuum systems
- Be responsible for responding to furnace system alarms, including occasionally after hours
- Be responsible for tracking and ordering supplies and consumables
- Work with trades and other equipment specialists
- Process structural and functional ceramic materials
- Assist in the development of new ceramic material systems
- Perform basic characterization such as particle size measurement, microscopy, and viscosity
- Perform testing on advanced ceramic materials
- Invent and patent when appropriate
Required Qualifications
- MS in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline; or Bachelor’s degree with greater than 5 years’ experience in ceramic processing or vacuum and furnace systems.
- Familiarity with ceramic processing
- Ability to troubleshoot process equipment
- Understanding of furnace systems including operation and components (including elements, temperature measurement, controllers, and insulation)
- Experience with mechanical vacuum equipment such as roughing pumps and blowers
- Experience with material processing and characterization
- Ability to adapt to new processes
- Ability to work with diverse, high-paced teams
- Willing to work government funded programs
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, and Sudan). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
- Must be 18 years or older.
Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated passion for hands on work and troubleshooting with mechanical systems
- Experience with high temperature chemical vapor deposition or infiltration (CVD or CVI) equipment
- Experience with high temperature vacuum and inert atmosphere furnaces
- Experience working with hazardous industrial chemicals
- Experience with other processing equipment such as spray dryers and ball mills
- Experience in repairing furnaces, including vacuum furnaces
- Experience with statistical analysis, data analytics, and statistical process control
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new processes
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in material and processing for bulk ceramics, additive ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, or ceramic coatings
- Experience in characterization and testing of ceramics
The base pay range for this position is 60,000 - 110,000 USD Annually. 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 an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on April 20, 2024
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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 drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
