Lead Scientist - Advanced Sensing/NDE
GENERAL ELECTRIC GE Vernova
Location
Bangalore | India
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Job Description Summary
This role is aimed at executing and leading advancement in sensor technology focused to improve inspection technologies. You will play a key role in executing current NDE programs and creating new program portfolios for GE Vernova Advanced Research in application of sensors for inspection prognostics and other similar areas.
Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
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Roles and Responsibilities
The focus of the role is to develop key cutting-edge NDE and other sensing technologies for Industrial Inspections for all of GE Vernova’s products through the full product life cycle, including manufacturing, field services and repair. Key functions include
- Design of inspection probes/sensors, physics-based modeling, inspection planning, experimental validation, field experimentation and inspection optimization.
- Development of inspection techniques for various applications from raw materials to manufactured components to in-service part inspection.
- Integration of inspection data processing algorithms and software including system capability analysis (probability of detection), signal/data analytics, imaging, data fusion and workflow algorithms.
- Development of new diagnostic and prognostic techniques to improve the life and quality of install base and manufacturing .
- Network and collaborate with both GE Vernova product engineers and with GE Global Research team members to build plans and execute on technical projects
- Deliver on technical projects with set timelines and cost, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and assure proper documentation of the same
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new, unfamiliar product knowledge, technology areas
- Reach out and connect regularly with business stakeholders to understand the inspection needs and scope and execute programs.
Required Qualifications
- PhD degree in Physics/ Engineering with 5 plus years of post Ph.D experience in NDE or sensors technology or Masters degree in Sciences/Engineering with 10 plus year of Post Masters experience
- Fundamental knowledge of application of sensors and sensor data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate, plan and conduct research projects with specific objectives and milestones with financial constraints.
- Demonstrated ability to work in team-oriented research environment.
- Demonstrated ability of idea generation
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Leading research work with cross-technology teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desired Characteristics
- Solid understanding of gas turbine, steam turbine, wind turbine components and the operating conditions
- Solid knowledge of typical manufacturing processes of turbomachinery and wind turbine components
- Strong interface and collaboration with Industry and Academia
- Strong track record of IP generation: Patents and Publications
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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