Job Description Summary

As a Combustion Lab Mechanical Technician, you will work with a team of researchers to develop new combustion technologies for GE products, including gas turbines and jet engines.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with a team of researchers to design, build, and instrument sophisticated test rigs. He/she will then assist in running experiments.

With periodic guidance, the successful candidate will:

• Assist in conducting experiments using a variety of measurement tools and experimental techniques in fluid dynamics and thermal systems, including thermocouples, RTD’s, infrared cameras, flow meters and pressure probes.
• Procure parts and materials to build prototype mechanical and electrical hardware.
• Assemble complex prototype models for testing in combustion flow rigs.
• Maintain and upgrade large experimental systems that may require high pressures, elevated temperatures, and large flows.
• Operate compressor systems, preheaters, and exhauster/blowers.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory or research work or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• A demonstrated record of being able to utilize basic designs to build quality hardware
• Basic knowledge of flow characterization equipment, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment such as mills, grinders, and lathes.
• Ability to understand and use service documentation.
• Ability to work during first shift, with the possible requirement to work 2nd or 3rd shift under some situations.
• Due to the nature of the work done at GE Research, this role requires the individual to have U.S. citizenship.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Desired Characteristics

• Direct experience with flow or thermal experiments will be strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with periodic guidance on tasks and innovate
• Ability to program data acquisition software including Labview
• Rapid acquisition of new skills and technologies
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
• Ability to work well with diverse teams, including PhDs, machinists, and vendors
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teaming skills

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