Lead Scientist - Inspection Technologies

Job Description Summary

This role is aimed at executing and leading NDE and inspection programs for Vernova businesses. You will play a key role in executing current NDE programs and creating new program portfolios for GE Vernova Advanced Research in Inspection Technologies, developing and transitioning technology to the businesses.

Job Description

GE Vernova Advanced Research has one opening for a Lead Scientist role in Non-destructive Inspection Technologies.

The focus of the role is to develop key cutting-edge NDE 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

• Define inspection requirements by collaborating with business stakeholders at Gas Power and Wind.
• 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 NDE technologies for health monitoring, damage detection and material characterization.
• 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
• Contribute to generating IP by proposing innovative ideas and POC demonstrations.

• PhD degree in Physics/ Engineering with 5 plus years of post Ph.D experience in NDE or Masters degree in Sciences/Engineering with 10 plus year of Post Masters experience
• Fundamental knowledge of NDE concepts and techniques, with hands-on and deep domain expertise in eddy current, ultrasound, microwave and other inspection modalities.
• Experience in designing, developing and building prototype THz-based inspection tools for inspecting dielectric material components.
• Experience in customizing THz systems for inspecting Parts with limited access
• Experience in maturing inspection applications and technologies from lab-sale to shop floor implementation (TRL2 - 6)
• Added experience in other NDE modalities such as machine vision, metrology systems for shop floor applications, optical spectroscopy for Gas Power applications.
• Hands-on experience with ability to set up and run experiments. Basic background on hardware and instrumentation is essential.
• 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
• Solid understanding of material degradation/failure mechanisms under various conditions and detection of the same through relevant NDE techniques.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality and field issues for turbomachinery and wind turbine components
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Leading research work with cross-technology teams
• 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in creating project plans with sub-system level milestones and deliverables for the customers by collaborating with business and Research stakeholders
• Drive and contribute to creating research project Multi-Generation roadmaps based on projected Gas power NPI and Services plan.

• 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