Engineer - Materials Behavior

Job description

3342622
Additional Cities

Bengaluru
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Corporate
Business Segment

Corporate Global Research
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

India
Postal Code

560066
Role Summary/Purpose

As a Research scientist – Materials behavior in the Structural materials Organization, you will perform research, design, and development of polymer matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, and/or related areas to develop and implement innovative material solutions for a wide variety of applications across the GE businesses.
Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers at Global Research and the GE business units in the problem definition, conceptual design, analysis and validation of new materials/structures with a wide variety of material architectures (e.g., Polymers, composites, cermet, additive or other complex multi-material structures).
• Independently perform model & experimental research work & execute on project tasks on time.
• Be responsible for developing IP strategy, participate in technology road map and competitive assessment to drive new technology programs.
• Serve as a technical resource to resolve key, short term high risk technical issues in technical focus areas.
• Develop and execute short-term & long-term research programs in composite materials.
• Deliver effective presentations, reports and publications to stakeholders & leadership in Research & GE businesses
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
Qualifications/Requirements

• PhD in Materials Engineering with strong background in experimental mechanics of composite materials.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate, plan and conduct research projects with specific objectives and milestones with financial constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team-oriented research environment.
• Strong analytical skills and communications skills.
Desired Characteristics

• 3+ years of industry experience in experimental mechanics of composite materials.
• Experience in Testing of composites – Static, Fatigue and Impact testing; Test Method Development; Damage monitoring, Fracture Mechanics.
• Experience in composite materials application, development, failure analysis.
• Ability to meet deadlines; execution mindset and sense of urgency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, teamwork skills and ability to form and work in cross-functional and cross-organizational teams.
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure that they are met
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
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

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.
*Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.
Primary Country

India
Primary State/Province

Karnataka
Primary City

Bengaluru