Lead Engineer – Mechanics of Materials & Life Methods jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

GE Vernova · 3 weeks ago

Lead Engineer – Mechanics of Materials & Life Methods

GE Vernova is a company specializing in gas turbines, and they are seeking a Lead Engineer to guide the development and validation of material characterization programs. The role involves designing mechanical testing programs, managing testing schedules, and analyzing data to ensure robust material performance predictions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Design and execute comprehensive mechanical testing programs including tensile, fatigue, creep, fracture toughness, and environmental exposure testing
Manage testing schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships for internal/external testing facilities
Process and analyze raw test data, and define statistical material models from this test data for use in gas turbine component finite element analyses and failure analyses
Perform microscopic evaluation of metallurgical structures of tested material to enhance prediction capability
Generate technical reports and presentations communicating test results, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders
Create material model input cards for use in finite element analysis tools (ANSYS and GEV in-house lifing tools)
Perform 1D and 3D verifications to refine material models to achieve target accuracy

Qualification

Material characterizationMechanical testingData analysisFinite element methodsProgramming PythonProgramming MATLABAlloysFracture mechanicsOrganizational skillsEffective communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
At least 4 years relevant experience

Preferred

Master's degree or Ph.D in engineering
Knowledge of nickel and steel alloys and their strengthening / deformation mechanisms
Knowledge of mechanical testing such as tensile, fatigue, and creep
Knowledge of fracture mechanics
Experience in test data analysis and material modeling
Experience with fatigue and life prediction methodologies
Familiarity with finite element methods
Familiarity with advanced materials (superalloys, additive manufacturing)
Programming skills (Python, MATLAB) for data processing and automation
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 interpersonal skills to work with team members and support tasks
Experience and familiarity with common software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
A 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off

Company

GE Vernova

company-logo
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.68M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
linkedin
leader-logo
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase