Lead Wind Blade Materials Analysis Engineer

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 5

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Analysis Engineer to own material characterization for wind blade composites and provide forensic analysis to ensure blade integrity and performance. The role emphasizes driving innovation in material solutions and improving product reliability.

You will operate SEM, FTIR, and viscometry instruments, mentor teammates, and contribute to RCA investigations. Up to 10% travel is expected to support global projects and field analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years in composites with materials characterization/analytical chemistry OR 3+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and theoretical activities relating to chemical/physical characterization of composites and resins.
• Collaborate with design teams to analyze material solutions for wind blades.
• Support factory issue resolution via advanced material characterization techniques.
• Operate and maintain SEM, FTIR, Viscometers, and rheological equipment.
• Explain complex analytical data to teammates to reach consensus.
• Contribute to Root Cause Analysis by providing forensic data.
• Interpret datasets to propose material solutions and cradle-to-grave project ownership.
• Write material validation plans and reports for new materials as needed.

Skills

Materials science

Polymer science

Chemical engineering

Analytical chemistry

Composite materials

Education

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

Tools

SEM

FTIR

Viscometers

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Analysis Engineer to own material characterization for wind blade composites and provide forensic analysis to ensure blade integrity and performance. The role emphasizes driving innovation in material solutions and improving product reliability.

You will operate SEM, FTIR, and viscometry instruments, mentor teammates, and contribute to RCA investigations. Up to 10% travel is expected to support global projects and field analyses.