Materials Characterization Engineer I

Colibrium Additive - a GE Aerospace company; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company, invites applications for an entry-level Engineer 1 in Applied Material & Behavior. You will contribute to research, development, and application of additive materials and their behavioral characteristics across modalities, supporting senior engineers in characterization, applications, and component design.

As part of a cross-functional team, you will design test plans, analyze data, and present findings while adhering to safety and quality standards in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years experience).
• Fundamental understanding of material science principles including crystallography and phase transformations.
• Experience with laboratory techniques and test standards for material characterization (SEM, XRD, TEM, mechanical testing).
• Proficiency in data analysis software (MATLAB, Python, Excel).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and execution of material characterization test plans (mechanical, physical, chemical properties).
• Conduct internal evaluations including macro and micro hardness, metallography, and other testing as required.
• Coordinate external testing at vendors by shipping/receiving specimens and setting test conditions.
• Compile data from material testing and generate material behavior curves.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute programs on time and budget.
• Conduct post-test SEM fractography and other evaluations to determine failure modes.
• Document and share experimental procedures, results, and findings.
• Present technical data including material behavior curves and statistical conclusions.
• Adhere to safety regulations and quality standards in the lab and workplace.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SEM

XRD

TEM

Mechanical testing

Job description

Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company, invites applications for an entry-level Engineer 1 in Applied Material & Behavior. You will contribute to research, development, and application of additive materials and their behavioral characteristics across modalities, supporting senior engineers in characterization, applications, and component design.

As part of a cross-functional team, you will design test plans, analyze data, and present findings while adhering to safety and quality standards in