Senior Composite Materials Analyst - Wind Turbine Blades

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Analysis Engineer to own material characterization and forensic analysis for wind turbine blade materials. You will drive advanced evaluations, partner with design teams, and help resolve field and plant RCA activities using deep analytical insight.

The role requires a strong background in materials science and experience with SEM, FTIR, and rheology tools, plus travel up to 10%. GE Vernova emphasizes equal opportunity employment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Characterize composites and resins through advanced material analysis.
• Collaborate with design teams to improve blade material solutions.
• Support factory issues and quality concerns via material characterization.
• Operate and maintain SEM, FTIR, viscometers, and rheological equipment.
• Provide forensic material data to RCA activities and final reports.
• Own analysis projects end-to-end from sample prep to reporting.

Skills

SEM operation

FTIR spectroscopy

Rheology equipment

Data interpretation

Team mentoring

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SEM

FTIR

Viscometers/Rheometer

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Analysis Engineer to own material characterization and forensic analysis for wind turbine blade materials. You will drive advanced evaluations, partner with design teams, and help resolve field and plant RCA activities using deep analytical insight.

The role requires a strong background in materials science and experience with SEM, FTIR, and rheology tools, plus travel up to 10%. GE Vernova emphasizes equal opportunity employment and competitive compensation.