GE Vernova R3777453 Lead Engineer – Materials Behavior / Informatics

The Informatics / Materials Behavior Lead Engineer will develop computational representations of critical material behaviors for use in optimization frameworks. They will execute test programs to build material data, and use existing data, field experience and test results to build gas turbine materials behavior models.

Responsibilities:

• Define mechanical test scope to supplement existing data sets
• Interpret mechanical test results, and define statistical model to represent the material behavior for use in gas turbine component finite element mechanical analysis
• Materials modeling of thermodynamic processing of metal alloy production methods
• Materials modeling of materials behaviors via finite element methods
• Microscopic evaluation of metallurgical structures of tested material to enhance prediction capability
• Application of Python based machine learning tasks: regressions, optimizations, visualizations

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years relevant experience, or Master’s or Ph.D degree in Engineering Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to access and handle US Export Controlled information

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of nickel or steel alloys and their strengthening / deformation mechanisms
• Familiarity with modeling of mechanical and physical properties of these materials.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing such as tensile, fatigue, and creep
• Familiarity with finite element methods
• Experience with computational materials science, and tools such as Calphad, Crystal Plasticity, Density Functional Theory
• Experience with high throughput test methods
• Experience with machine learning techniques using Python and Multi-objective optimization
• Knowledge of statistical characterization methods such as Gaussian and Bayesian distributions
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Effective at working independently on complex tasks and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a high performance, cross-functional team to drive impactful results
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and support tasks.
• Experience and familiarity with common software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

The base pay range for this position is  85,600.00 - 142,600.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% bonus. 

This posting is expected to close on 9/02/2024

Preference will be given to current Gas Power Engineering employees.

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.  

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Vernova’s businesses provide products and services through its Power, Wind and Electrification segments. The Power segment consists of Gas Power, Nuclear Power, Hydro Power, and Steam Power, the Wind segment consists of Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind and LM Wind, and the Electrification segment consists of Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, Electrification Software and Solar & Storage Solutions.