Senior Coatings Engineer
Coating and Surface Technologies Lab
GE Global Research
Niskayuna, NY
Essential Responsibilities:
The people at GE Global Research, powered by ideas and with the resources of one of the world's most successful companies, are passionate about bringing breakthrough innovations to life. People who believe, "what we imagine, we can make happen."
As a coatings engineer in the Coating and Surface Technologies Lab you will develop novel materials and processes for a range of current and future GE products. As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to participate in shaping the vision for the future of the technology and mentor members of the team appropriately.
You will:
* Conduct basic and applied research in coatings and surface technologies and transitions these technologies to the businesses with particular emphasis on thermal spray technologies
* Identify technology trends, gaps and challenges and develop roadmaps to address them
* Guide members of the thermal spray team in advanced coating technologies; mentor as needed
* Conduct basic and applied research in coatings and surface technologies
* Develop novel processes for thermal spray coatings
* Identify long term technical challenges and specific growth opportunities in current or future GE businesses.
* Develop strategies for introduction of advanced thermal spray technologies into multi-generational product plans
* Guide members of the thermal spray team in advanced coating technologies; mentor and guide team members
* Develop research objectives and action plans to address these opportunities
* Prepare research proposals for external funding organizations
* Work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams
* Invent and patent when appropriate
* Deliver effective presentations, reports, publications to CRD, GE businesses, government agencies, and professional societies
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering , Ceramics, Chemistry or allied engineering discipline
* At least 10 years experience in thermal spray based coating or related technologies
* Experience with physical or chemical vapor deposition techniques
*UNRESTRICTED WORK AUTHORIZATION IN THE U.S.
* Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
* Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
* Must be 18 years or older.
* If currently a GE Employee, you must have been in your current position for at least 24 months and have at least a satisfactory performance rating.
* You must submit your application for employment through GECareers.com to be considered.
* Experience in writing proposals to government funding agencies
* At least two years supervising long term research projects
* Demonstrated excellence in research through peer reviewed publications
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams
* Strong interpersonal skills.
About Us:
It started with the light bulb. In order for the light bulb to illuminate, electricity was needed, and since no challenge was too big for the entrepreneurs of the early GE, they built the systems that brought electricity and light to the world. This is the heritage of GE, and it continues today at GE Global Research, when the challenges are no less daunting and the promises no less consequential.
Today, we are:
* Creating new ways for doctors to "see" inside the human body so that diseases can be diagnosed and treated before they even start.
* Developing the energy systems of the future that will provide power and protect the planet.
* Powering flight so that people can travel farther, faster, and more safely.
* Building intelligent systems that monitor and protect, bringing people peace of mind.
Ceramics and Metallurgy Technologies (CMT) invents and develops new and modified materials and processes, advocates use of ceramic and metallic materials, performance, reliability and quality in GE products, and provides materials information to GE Businesses, GE customers & suppliers.
The Coating and Surface Technologies Lab has pioneered many of the thermal, environmental and functional coatings that are an integral part of many of GE's products. In the future, the lab will continue this tradition and expand into a new suite of technologies including nanostructured surfaces, functionally graded materials. You will report to the Manager, Coatings & Surface Technologies Lab.
Equal Opportunity Employer
For more information, please contact
Robert van Olst
RVOSearch
rvosearch@mac.com
631 278 0508