Lead Thermal Spray Coating Development Engineer
Lead Thermal Spray Coating Development Engineer
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$ 88600 - 147600
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Job Description Summary
The MPE Coatings Development lead engineer will support coating process development on various hot gas path and combustion turbine components. The position will include robotic programming and handson operation of the thermal spray cell to execute on coating application of high velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) metallic MCrAlYs and air plasma spray ceramic top coats to provide validated processes to then transfer to GE Vernova production coating facilities.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead coated component TBC development programming and spray trials on turbine and combustion components along with the technical transfer to the GE Vernova manufacturing shops.
Execute offline programming creation and iterations for development trials
Create robotic motion programs for coating applications
Validate robotic motion programs in development labs and global manufacturing and repair centers
Work with coating engineers to develop tooling spray parameters and new thermal spray equipment designs
Perform bluelight and eddy current NDT inspections for coating thickness
Document development results and process details in technical transfer package
Perform upkeep and standard preventive maintenance of thermal spray cell.
Communicate project updates and final report outs to GE internal teams
Interface and communicate with Design and Manufacturing teams process details and outcomes necessary to ensure all parties are aware of key learnings and issues.
Conceptual or theoretical activities relating to the development improvement and usage of materials coatings and processes undertaken to build apply or shape the materials.
Developing indepth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
Indepth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Indepth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and onthejob training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in engineering. .
Desired Characteristics
Knowledge and experience in coating deposition processes and application equipment such as air plasma spray (APS) high velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) and arc wire spray.
Knowledge and experience in different coated materials for specific applications such as: TBCs thermal spray wear coatings wear coatings corrosion protective coatings
Knowledge and experience with coating preparation and removal processes such as: grit blasting acid immersion high pressure waterjet.
Familiarity and past experience with operating a thermal spray spray (ie. control console spray torches robot turntable powder feeders airjets etc).
Familiarity with FANUC robotic and automation systems
Strong technical aptitude including applicable engineering tools and systems such as CAD/CAM Robcad and Roboguide
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
Effective at managing multiple projects/priorities under tight deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a high performance crossfunctional team to drive impactful results
Experience with common Microsoft software (Word Excel Powerpoint TEAMS etc)
For U.S. based candidates only for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements the base pay range for this position is $88600..00 USD per year. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education geographic location and skill set.
This position is also eligible for a 10% annual performance bonus. This position will stay open on the career website until at least 5/14/2025.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24/7 nursebased 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 taxadvantaged 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 timeoff for vacation or illness.
This role requires access to U.S. exportcontrolled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. exportcontrolled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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 Vernova 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
