Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the spray coating laboratory ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Inventory management Ensure calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for servicing and repairs.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with health and safety regulations. Apply safety protocols for handling hightemperature processes gases and powders.
• Manage gas bank maintenance and labeling per GHS standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective measures.
• Resolves issues using established procedures. Consults supervisor or more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• Collaborates with others to solve issues. For customer facing roles develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Exchanges technical information asks questions and checks for understanding.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree Materials Mechanical Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in spray coatings.
• Knowledge of industrial safety processes (fire chemical electrical compressed gases LOTO).
• Handson experience with thermal spray systems calibrations powder feeders and spray guns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams).
• Ability to read understand interpret and apply applicable safety (EHS) regulations to comply with rig/ site requirements.
• Basic understanding of PLC controls and processes.
• Willingness to work in shifts and travel (10% domestic/international).

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with advanced coatings (ceramic carbide metallic alloys bond coats).
• Knowledge of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs)
• Familiarity with advanced characterization techniques (SEM/EDS XRD thermal conductivity residual stress analysis).
• Experience with automation robotics or digital monitoring in thermal spray systems.
• Proactive identification of safety risks and countermeasures.
• Proficiency with Six Sigma and other quality tools.

• Note:

• To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA to ensure compliance with applicable legislation the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

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