Job Description Summary

This role is aimed at executing and leading NDE and inspection programs for Vernova businesses. You will play a key role in executing current NDE programs and creating new program portfolios for GE Vernova Advanced Research in Inspection Technologies, developing and transitioning technology to the businesses.

Job Description

GE Vernova Advanced Research has one opening for a Research Engineer role in Non-destructive Technologies.

The focus of the role is to develop key cutting-edge NDE technologies for Industrial Inspections for all of GE Vernova’s products through the full product life cycle, including manufacturing, field services and repair. Key functions include

• Design of inspection probes/sensors, physics-based modeling, inspection planning, experimental validation, field experimentation and inspection optimization.
• Development of inspection techniques for various applications from raw materials to manufactured components to in-service part inspection.
• Integration of inspection data processing algorithms and software including system capability analysis (probability of detection), signal/data analytics, imaging, data fusion and workflow algorithms.
• Development of new NDE technologies for health monitoring, damage detection and material characterization.
• Network and collaborate with both GE Vernova product engineers and with GE Global Research team members to build plans and execute on technical projects
• Deliver on technical projects with set timelines and cost, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and assure proper documentation of the same
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new, unfamiliar product knowledge, technology areas
• Reach out and connect regularly with business stakeholders to understand the inspection needs and scope and execute programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Qualifications/Requirements

• PhD  degree in Physics/ Engineering with 2 plus years of post Ph.D experience in NDE or Masters degree in Sciences/Engineering with 5 plus year of Post Masters experience
• Fundamental knowledge of NDE concepts and techniques, with hands-on and deep domain expertise in eddy current, ultrasound, microwave and other inspection modalities.
• Exposure to physics-based modeling for eddy current probe design
• Hands-on experience with ability to set up and run experiments. Basic background on hardware and instrumentation is essential.
• 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. 
• Demonstrated ability of idea generation
• Solid understanding of material degradation/failure mechanisms under various conditions and detection of the same through relevant NDE techniques.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality and field issues for turbomachinery and wind turbine components
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Leading research work with cross-technology teams
• Be aware of current and emerging trends in digital technologies - AI & ML. Proactively combine physical and digital techniques to drastically improve delivery (speed, cost, scope or efficiency) of their solutions

Desired Characteristics

• Solid understanding of gas turbine, steam turbine, wind turbine  components and the operating conditions
• Solid knowledge of typical manufacturing processes of turbomachinery and wind turbine components
• Strong interface and collaboration with Industry and Academia
• Strong track record of IP generation: Patents and Publications
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment as “ONE TEAM”
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability and ownership of assigned tasks.
• Curiosity and appreciation for role of inter-disciplinary technologies in the product development and the overall “Big Picture”
• Strong understanding of Materials and their Properties that influence the mechanical design.
• Understanding of Energy Transition Space and technologies/solutions to navigate the transition
• Solid understanding of Technology Readiness Levels and Technical Competitive Assessment
• Passion towards Innovation, Emerging Technologies, IP Landscape, White Space identification and Patents
• Curiosity to learn and apply AI/ML concepts in engineering design and analysis

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