GE Vernova Materials Engineering Intern

Job Description Summary

The Materials and Processes Engineering (MPE) team develops and evaluates the alloys and material processing for components used in gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators. There are four subsections within MPE: Material Behavior & Informatics, Hot Gas Path & Combustion, Coatings, Forgings & Structures. The internship will be focused on one of these teams with opportunity for cross-functional projects and learnings.

Job Description

The intern will work with the team to use existing data, field experience, and test results to further gas turbine materials technology. The intern will run and analyze one or more mechanical test programs. Activities will include evaluating the microstructure and mechanical properties of the component or alloy, specifying the processing to achieve the capability desired, creating new material behavior curves, making material and lifing cards, and working with design engineering to establish specification control limits.

The intern will also support an Informatics project, which will likely be to develop a surrogate model combining data, CALPHAD simulation, and crystallographic information to aid in developing methods for next generation thermal barrier coating (TBC) development, with physical validation in the MPE-GVL coatings lab via co-precipitation, x-ray diffraction, and differential scanning calorimetry.

Execute mechanical testing program to evaluate the capability of modified material chemistries and produce material and lifing cards to support design analysis. Use machine learning to support new materials development. Evaluate the microstructure and chemistry of alloys under consideration using equipment in the lab. Gain experience working with a diverse team of experts in material science, mechanics of materials, and materials modeling. Present analysis results to cross-functional and leadership groups.

Basic Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Engineering Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.

-Minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0.

Desired Qualifications:

-Familiarity with nickel or steel alloys and their strengthening / deformation mechanisms.
-Familiarity with modeling of mechanical and physical properties of these materials.
-Familiarity with mechanical testing such as tensile, fatigue, and creep.
-Familiarity with finite element methods. 
-Knowledge of machine learning techniques using Python and Multi-objective optimization.
-Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion.
-Effective at working independently on complex tasks and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a high performance, cross-functional team to drive impactful results.
-Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and support tasks.
-Experience and familiarity with common software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits Available to you:

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority, and at GE Vernova, we take our responsibility seriously. That is the singular mission of GE Vernova: to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

The pay for this position ranges from $27-35 based on years of undergraduate/graduate field of study completed

This position is also eligible for:

• Relocation Assistance: Co-op/Interns will be reimbursed for reasonable, proper, and documented expenditures incurred while initially reporting to work and returning to school/home upon completion of the assignment. Employees with a permanent address greater than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible.
• Housing Allowance: Co-op/Interns employees receive a weekly housing allowance to help off-set living expenses when the co-op/Intern’s permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the work location.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after their accumulated service reaches 90 days, and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans. (Eligibility occurs on the 1st of the month following the 90th day.)

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Inclusion

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

This position will be open until at least November 1, 2025.

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