Specialist - Metallurgy - Aerospace Research

GE Aerospace • Town of Niskayuna, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At GE Aerospace we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Perform metallographic preparation, thermo-mechanical processing, testing, and characterization of metallic materials. Identify key technical issues, develop new processes and iteratively improve system performance through experimentation and process optimization with assistance from scientists and engineers Independently own and operate various pieces of laboratory equipment, investigate novel material components and integrated material systems, and utilize basic analytical methods. Be responsible for the safe and compliant use/operation and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials Build relationships with colleagues at GE Aerospace Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities. Be a member of a multidisciplinary team developing metallic materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Material Science & Engineering or related discipline.
• Prior experience with metallographic sample preparation, materials processing, heat treatment, testing and characterization.
• Prior laboratory experience with materials evaluations and characterization.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new areas of research
• Ability to work with diverse, high-paced teams
• 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

• Hands-on metallography experience.
• Hands-on experience in metal powder handling, materials testing, characterization, and corrosion testing of metallic systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities
• Demonstrated passion for hands on work
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new processes
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills using innovative and hands-on solutions
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and solve complex technical problems.
• Demonstrated capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Strong interpersonal skills initiative, high self-confidence and have goals for a career in industrial research.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallographic preparation, thermo-mechanical processing, testing, and characterization of metallic materials.
• Identify key technical issues, develop new processes and iteratively improve system performance through experimentation and process optimization with assistance from scientists and engineers
• Independently own and operate various pieces of laboratory equipment, investigate novel material components and integrated material systems, and utilize basic analytical methods.
• Be responsible for the safe and compliant use/operation and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials
• Build relationships with colleagues at GE Aerospace Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities.
• Be a member of a multidisciplinary team developing metallic materials.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees