Specialist - Ceramics - Aerospace Research

GE Aerospace•Niskayuna, NY

49d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace Research is a world leader in the development of ceramic materials. As a Material and Process Engineering Specialist in our Ceramics team you will support research and development of advanced ceramic materials, processing and testing for a broad range of current and future GE products. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of furnace capabilities, our critical burner rig test equipment, and ceramic processing such as slurry manufacture and spark plasma sintering.

Requirements

MS in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related discipline; or Bachelor's degree with greater than 5 years' experience in ceramic processing or 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 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.
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

Experience in material and processing for bulk ceramics, additive ceramics, or ceramic coatings
Demonstrated passion for hands on work and troubleshooting with mechanical systems
Experience with high temperature coatings testing such as burner rigs
Experience working with hazardous industrial chemicals
Experience with other processing equipment such as spray dryers and ball mills
Experience in repairing 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

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain ceramic processing and testing equipment including furnaces, rigs, and mills
Troubleshoot and oversee the repair of furnace and burner rig 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

Benefits

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.

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