Location
Pennsylvania | United States
Job description
Job Description Summary
The focus of this position is to cover all materials/chemical engineering tasks related to research and development projects for instrument transformers.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage all chemical/materials engineering related projects as assigned
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, electrical engineers, and mechanical designers, to ensure customer satisfaction
- Provide technical expertise and guidance in the selection of materials, such as insulating fluids, and gases, solid or semi-solid insulating materials, metals etc. to optimize product performance
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments to identify potential improvements or modifications to existing materials used in high voltage equipment
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical team members at remote factories to ensure job success
- Offer technical support to internal and external stakeholders, including customers and field service teams, to address inquiries and troubleshoot issues
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or higher, from college or university in Chemistry, Chemical or Materials Engineering
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience in the power industry
- Previous work related to dielectric materials used in medium and or high voltage and/or high current equipment, such as insulating gases (SF6 or it’s alternatives), fluids (mineral oil or alternative fluids, such as esters, silicone fluids) and/or solid materials (polymer, composite materials
Desired Characteristics
- Previous work related to metals used in high voltage equipment, such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Knowledge of materials analysis methods
- Technical project management experience is a plus
- Previous work in a chemical lab is a plus
- Experience with silicone based insulating materials is an advantage
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
- The successful candidate is expected to manage the assigned tasks independently based on the manager’s input. Occasional travel might be required.
- Ability to work in a global environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with other engineers of different background (electrical, mechanical)
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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