Specialist - Thermal Spray - Aerospace Research

GE Aerospace • Town of Niskayuna, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Specialist at the GE Aerospace Research Coatings Laboratory, you will work closely and directly with the individuals who have a direct role in influencing and advancing the future of flight. Your project work will directly support researchers in the Thermal Spray Lab a in their development of advanced surface solutions for the next generation of extreme environment-facing turbine components. You will participate in process development research and establishing process-property-performance relationships for thermally sprayed coatings that have potential applicability in future jet aircraft.

Requirements

• BS or MS in a Materials Science and Engineering discipline with ideally 2-plus years of prior hands-on thermal spray experience
• Working understanding of what a thermal spray coating is, how thermally sprayed microstructures form, and their properties in relation with their bulk counterparts
• Proficiency in equipment troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with hands-on equipment diagnostic efforts and willing to work in a large group setting for such problem solving.
• Experience in thermal spray processing and basic characterization (e.g., metallography, microscopy, sample preparation, surface preparation)
• Demonstrated passion for hands on work
• High adaptability and agility to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Willing to work on 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with thermal spray equipment and processes.
• Has a working knowledge and understanding of the existing thermal spray literature and can refer to important historical works that shaped the field and technology
• Experience in metallographic specimen preparation techniques
• Experience in microscopy methods (Optical minimum, SEM Preferred)
• Experience in quantitative microstructure image analysis techniques
• A working understanding of thermophysical property measurement techniques: Dilatometry, Laser Flash Analysis, DSC/DTA/TGA
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and large data analysis (Origin, Tableau)
• Ability to create and willingness to communicate synthesized results in concise PowerPoint presentations

Responsibilities

• Acquire comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of thermal spray
• Own and maintain team equipment pertaining to thermal spray space.
• Perform and support all duties related to preparation and post processing of parts.
• Conduct basic characterization tasks, such as sample preparation, imaging and microscopy
• Report out data and learnings to internal stakeholders, making informed suggestions to program goals.
• Engage and pursue invention and patent opportunities 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.

What This Job Offers

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