Materials Engineer

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The materials and validation team is responsible for developing, characterizing, improving, and validating the materials used to fabricate wind turbine blades. Owning the materials within wind blades requires an understanding of composite material behavior and the testing needed to determine material properties. As an engineer within the materials and validation team, you will be responsible for the qualification and characterization of materials used within wind turbine blades. As a member of this team, you will be performing a critical role to ensure the structural integrity of future GE Vernova wind blades by defining requirements for materials. Team members should have a drive to find innovate new materials to improve current and future products. They will contribute to the resolution of field and plant RCA’s where a materials expert is required. Work will require collaboration with design teams, cross-functional teams, and other designated experts. Individuals will need to represent materials team requirements when participating in cross-functional activities. Material engineers should have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of composite material testing and manufacturing methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Materials Science Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 10% of the time
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required.
• We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of international codes and standards for composite materials, testing, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience in composite testing and analysis.
• Experience with material failure modes and analysis techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive consensus
• Highly motivated and hands-on.
• Experience with manufacturing practices using composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, or theoretical activities relating to the development, improvement, and usage of materials, coatings, and processes undertaken to build, apply, or shape the materials.
• Works closely with design team members to find material solutions that improve the structural capability and manufacturability of GE Vernova wind blades.
• Collaborates with sourcing team members to find and qualify cheaper materials, new suppliers, and new materials.
• Supports the resolution of factory issues relating to new and existing materials.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small testing and validation programs with low risks and resource requirements.
• Explain information, developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Contributes to the resolution of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activites as they arise.
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
• Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
• Supports test specimen and part fabrication by providing work instructions to shop technicians.
• Aids in introduction of new materials into global production facilities.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level