Lead Surface Preparation/metallurgy Specialist

GE Vernova

Bangor, , USA
Base: $81,700.00 - $136,700.00; bonus/equity: inel...
Onsite
Thermal spray process development
Metallographic analysis
Root cause analysis of coating defects
This role blends practical coating cell work, metallographic preparation, microstructural analysis, root-cause problem solving, and the design of fixtures/masking to enable repeatable, cost-effective production

Job Summary

  • This role blends practical coating cell work, metallographic preparation, microstructural analysis, root-cause problem solving, and the design of fixtures/masking to enable repeatable, cost-effective production.
  • Drive process development onsite, converting 'lab-proven' parameters into stable and documented production processes, including developing and qualifying HVOF and Plasma coating processes.
  • Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova; and access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

This role blends practical coating cell work, metallographic preparation, microstructural analysis, root-cause problem solving, and the design of fixtures/masking to enable repeatable, cost-effective production.

Salary

Base: $81,700.00 - $136,700.00; Bonus/Equity: ineligible; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, Health Coach, Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Plan, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, permissive time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Thermal spray process development
  • Metallographic analysis
  • Root cause analysis of coating defects
  • Fixture and masking design
  • Robotic thermal spray cell operation

Nice-to-have

  • Lean manufacturing concepts
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous improvement experience
  • Gas turbine or aerospace coatings

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on thermal spray process development experience

Work Rights

Legally authorized to work in the United States

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