Thermal Spray Industrialization & Process Development Engineering Technician

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova is seeking a highly experienced Thermal Spray Industrialization & Process Development Engineering Technician to lead the development, qualification, industrialization, and serial life production of thermal spray coatings. The company operates with a founder's mindset, emphasizing innovation, speed, and courage, and is committed to electrifying and decarbonizing the world. As a member of the Process Industrialization team, this role involves actively contributing to the creation, maintenance, and execution of standards for developing and industrializing manufacturing processes using a team-based approach. The technician will be responsible for new coating process development and launch at the Greenville manufacturing plant, focusing on testing and improving existing manufacturing processes through a standard framework. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to establish rock-solid quality and repeatable production processes for thermal spray coatings.

Requirements

Combination of technical education, certifications, and significant hands-on thermal spray process development experience.
10+ years of hands-on thermal spray process development experience in manufacturing or industrialization environments.
Proven experience to develop new thermal spray coatings and have solid understanding in plasma and/or HVOF parameters.
Significant hands-on experience with HVOF and/or APS coating process development, qualification, and production support.
Strong skills in coating microstructure evaluation and metallographic analysis (optical, image analysis).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven track record working in multi-group environments toward shared goals.
Ability and desire to work on site in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work off-shift or flexible schedule at times as required by project timelines.
Thermal spray operator certifications, metallurgy coursework, or related technical certifications.
Expertise working with Fanuc Robot.
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
This position is 100% onsite at our GE Vernova Greenville, SC site.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 10 years of hands-on thermal spray process development experience in a manufacturing and project environment (HVOF or APS).
Proven experience designing fixtures/masking for production coating applications.
Experience with MCrAlY bond coats, TBC ceramic topcoats (e.g. YSZ), coatings.
Gas turbine or aerospace coatings qualification experience or other high-performance industrial coating applications.
Knowledge of blasting, masking, heat treatment, and post-processing of coated parts.
Certified from ASM International Program.
Understanding in ASTM C-633.

Responsibilities

Focus on High Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) and Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) coating processes for gas turbine high-performance components.
Blend practical coating cell work, metallographic preparation, microstructural analysis, machinery problem solving, and the design of fixtures/masking to enable repeatable, cost-effective production, all while operating within SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) values.
Work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-group environment, aligning R&D, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams toward a common goal, requiring clear, concise communication and strong collaboration skills.
Lead the development, qualification, industrialization, and serial life production.
Create, maintain, and execute the standard in how to develop and industrialize manufacturing processes using a team-based approach.
Be responsible for the new coating process development and launch at the Greenville manufacturing plant.
Test and develop new, or improve upon existing, manufacturing process by utilizing a standard framework.
Execute process improvement based on the defined DOE.

Benefits

Varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce.
Compensation & benefits designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs.
Robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
Programs that support a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
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.
Relocation Assistance Provided.
Discretionary annual bonus.