Engineer Hot Gas Path Materials

The Hot Gas Path Materials Engineer leads material and process development supports product qualifications and cost reduction initiatives and performs metallurgical lab analysis to further gas turbine materials technology and quality. The Materials and Processes Engineering (MPE) Hot Gas Path team focuses on investment casting machining and post-operation analysis of nickel and steel alloy components used in the turbine section of a gas turbine.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support materials selection for power generation components (blades vanes shrouds)
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing processes (casting welding heat treatment)
• Review quality control inspections and non-destructive testing evaluations
• Assist with root cause analysis of material-related failures or defects
• Document test results prepare technical reports and maintain test records
• Support new materials qualification programs
• Participate in process development and optimization projects
• Help implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards
• Research and evaluate new materials coatings or processing techniques
• Work with design engineers to write or revise material specifications and requirements
• Interface with suppliers on material certifications and quality issues
• Support manufacturing teams with troubleshooting and process improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Masters or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited college or university OR Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical or related engineering discipline with 1 year minimum of relevant work experience in metallurgy/manufacturing/process control.
• Ability to access and handle US Export Controlled information

Desired Characteristics

• Understanding of materials fundamentals (thermodynamics phase diagrams kinetics mechanical behavior)
• Familiarity with characterization techniques (SEM optical microscopy XRD mechanical testing)
• Understanding of metallography and microstructural analysis
• Knowledge of nickel or steel alloys and their strengthening / deformation mechanisms
• Knowledge of casting processes particularly investment casting
• Familiarity with mechanical testing such as tensile fatigue and creep
• Data analysis capabilities (Excel statistical software potentially Python/MATLAB
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Effective at working independently on complex tasks and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a high performance cross-functional team to drive impactful results
• Strong people skills to work with team members and support tasks

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $72000.00 and $108000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 01 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.