Specialist - Ceramics - Aerospace Research

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS/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.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS :

• 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

The base pay range for this position is 60,000 - 110,000 Annually. 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 an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on January 15, 2025

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. 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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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