Materials Engineer

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Materials Engineer to join the materials and validation team responsible for developing, characterizing, improving, and validating materials used to fabricate wind turbine blades. You will define material requirements and support root cause analysis to ensure structural integrity of GE Vernova wind blades.

You will collaborate with design, cross-functional teams, and suppliers, lead small testing programs, and apply knowledge of composite materials, testing, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Knowledge of international codes and standards for composite materials, testing, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience in composite testing and analysis.
• Experience with material failure modes and analysis techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and validate materials used in GE Vernova wind turbine blades.
• Collaborate with design and cross-functional teams to optimize material solutions.
• Support RCA activities and resolve factory material issues.
• Lead small testing/validation programs with manageable scope.
• Provide guidance to colleagues and document procedures.

Skills

Codes & standards for composites

Composite testing experience

Failure analysis techniques

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Materials Science Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The materials and validation team is responsible for developing, characterizing, improving, and validating the materials used to fabricate wind turbine blades. Owning the materials within wind blades requires an understanding of composite material behavior and the testing needed to determine material properties. As an engineer within the materials and validation team, you will be responsible for the qualification and characterization of materials used within wind turbine blades. As a member of this team, you will be performing a critical role to ensure the structural integrity of future GE Vernova wind blades by defining requirements for materials. Team members should have a drive to find innovate new materials to improve current and future products. They will contribute to the resolution of field and plant RCA’s where a materials expert is required. Work will require collaboration with design teams, cross-functional teams, and other designated experts. Individuals will need to represent materials team requirements when participating in cross-functional activities. Material engineers should have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of composite material testing and manufacturing methods.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Conceptual, or theoretical activities relating to the development, improvement, and usage of materials, coatings, and processes undertaken to build, apply, or shape the materials.
• Works closely with design team members to find material solutions that improve the structural capability and manufacturability of GE Vernova wind blades.
• Collaborates with sourcing team members to find and qualify cheaper materials, new suppliers, and new materials.
• Supports the resolution of factory issues relating to new and existing materials.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small testing and validation programs with low risks and resource requirements.
• Explain information, developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Contributes to the resolution of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activites as they arise.
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
• Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
• Supports test specimen and part fabrication by providing work instructions to shop technicians.
• Aids in introduction of new materials into global production facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Materials Science Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 10% of the time.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required.
• We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of international codes and standards for composite materials, testing, and compliance.
• Hands‑on experience in composite testing and analysis.
• Experience with material failure modes and analysis techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive consensus.
• Highly motivated and hands‑on.
• Experience with manufacturing practices using composite materials.

Relocation Assistance Provided

Yes

Salary & Bonus

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00.

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax‑advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

Company Philosophy

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Mission

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

www.gevernova.com