Engineer - Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

3383281
Additional Cities

Bengaluru
Career Level

Entry-Level
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Gas Power Systems
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

India
Postal Code

560 066
Role Summary/Purpose

Materials and Processes Engineering Department from GE Energy Engineering division, India is seeking a Material Characterization Engineer for conducting material analysis on gas turbine components. The engineer will also have responsibility to analyze any prematurely failed samples and generate reports.
Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct material analysis on materials used in gas turbines (steels nickel-base alloys & coatings)
• Develop and follow processes to understand material behavior by characterizing different phases, not limited to, gamma prime, carbides, different precipitates
• Understand and generate reports on failures by analyzing the fracture surface of failed components
• Maintain the quality plan for the lab according to ISO 17025
• Work with global counterparts in the US in strategic materials selection for gas turbine components
• Work with the technical leader and manager in the technical growth of the team
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments to the project leads
• Help and provide necessary support to team member in resolving technical issues / problems during Projects/test execution.
• Work effectively within cross-functional engineering and global Research teams
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with MPE policies and procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements

• M.S/M.Tech in materials science and engineering with emphasis on material characterization and analysis
• 1 - 3 years of technical experience in relevant field
• Experience with setting up and using material characterization tools and equipment’s such as optical microscope, digital microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, XRD
• Experience in sample preparation for material analysis such as cutting, mounting, polishing
• Experience with using hardness and micro-hardness testers
• Excellent knowledge on physical metallurgy and mechanical behavior of steels and ni-based alloys
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 standard
• Knowledge / certification on OSHA guidelines and EHS regulations
Desired Characteristics

• PhD in materials science with specialization related to characterization of steels and nickel base alloys
• Excellent Experience in set up and maintenance of material characterization equipment’s
• Experience in materials modeling based on physics of mechanical behavior and mechanical testing data
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country

India
Primary State/Province

Karnataka
Primary City

Bengaluru