Lead Composite Materials Analysis Engineer, Wind Blades

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Great benefits package

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC seeks a Lead Analysis Engineer to drive material characterization and forensic analysis for wind turbine blade materials. You will own analytical projects, work with design teams to optimize material solutions, and contribute to RCA efforts with deep data insights.

The role requires advanced techniques (SEM, FTIR, viscometry) and the ability to mentor others, travel up to 10%, and deliver technical reporting from sample prep to final results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5 years with a Bachelor’s or 3 years with a Master’s in composites with material characterization/analytical chemistry.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and theoretical activities relating to chemical and physical characterization of composite materials and resins.
• Analyze material solutions with design team to improve strength and manufacturability of wind blades.
• Support factory issues and quality concerns via advanced material characterization techniques.
• Operate and maintain SEM, FTIR, Viscometers and other rheological equipment.
• Explain analytical data to colleagues to build consensus.
• Provide forensic material data to RCA activities.
• Interpret complex datasets and propose material solutions.
• Cradle-to-grave ownership of analysis projects from sample prep to final reporting.
• Write material validation plans and reports when required.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

RCA methodologies

Data interpretation

Technical communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

SEM

FTIR

Viscometers

Job description

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC seeks a Lead Analysis Engineer to drive material characterization and forensic analysis for wind turbine blade materials. You will own analytical projects, work with design teams to optimize material solutions, and contribute to RCA efforts with deep data insights.

The role requires advanced techniques (SEM, FTIR, viscometry) and the ability to mentor others, travel up to 10%, and deliver technical reporting from sample prep to final results.