Research Engineer - Inspection Technologies
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Senior, Expert
Master's, PhD
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Mechanical Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A PhD degree in Physics or Engineering with 2+ years of post-PhD experience in non-destructive evaluation, or a Master's degree in Sciences or Engineering with 5+ years of post-Master's experience.
- Fundamental knowledge of non-destructive evaluation concepts and techniques, with hands-on and deep domain expertise in eddy current, ultrasound, microwave, and other inspection modalities.
- Exposure to physics-based modeling for eddy current probe design.
- Hands-on experience setting up and running experiments; a basic background in hardware and instrumentation is essential.
- Ability to formulate, plan, and conduct research projects with specific objectives and milestones within financial constraints.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented research environment.
- Ability to generate ideas.
- Understanding of material degradation and failure mechanisms under various conditions and their detection through relevant non-destructive evaluation techniques.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality, and field issues for turbomachinery and wind turbine components.
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Awareness of current and emerging trends in digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, and ability to combine physical and digital techniques to improve solution delivery in speed, cost, scope, or efficiency.
- Oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Execute and lead non-destructive evaluation and inspection programs for GE Vernova businesses, including current programs and the creation of new program portfolios for Advanced Research in Inspection Technologies.
- Develop and transition inspection technology to the businesses.
- Develop non-destructive evaluation technologies for industrial inspections across GE Vernova products through the full product life cycle, including manufacturing, field services, and repair.
- Design inspection probes and sensors; conduct physics-based modeling, inspection planning, experimental validation, field experimentation, and inspection optimization.
- Develop inspection techniques for applications involving raw materials, manufactured components, and in-service part inspection.
- Integrate inspection data-processing algorithms and software, including system capability analysis (probability of detection), signal and data analytics, imaging, data fusion, and workflow algorithms.
- Develop non-destructive evaluation technologies for health monitoring, damage detection, and material characterization.
- Collaborate with GE Vernova product engineers and GE Global Research team members to build plans and execute technical projects.
- Deliver technical projects within set timelines and costs, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements, and ensure proper documentation.
- Learn unfamiliar product knowledge and technology areas quickly.
- Connect regularly with business stakeholders to understand inspection needs and scope and execute programs.
- Lead research work with cross-technology teams.
Desired Qualifications
- Understanding of gas turbine, steam turbine, and wind turbine components and their operating conditions.
- Knowledge of typical manufacturing processes for turbomachinery and wind turbine components.
- Experience interfacing and collaborating with industry and academia.
- A strong record of intellectual property generation, including patents and publications.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Initiative, accountability, and ownership of assigned tasks.
- Curiosity about interdisciplinary technologies in product development and the broader context.
- Understanding of materials and their properties that influence mechanical design.
- Understanding of the energy transition space and technologies or solutions for navigating the transition.
- Understanding of technology readiness levels and technical competitive assessment.
- Interest in innovation, emerging technologies, intellectual property landscapes, white-space identification, and patents.
- Curiosity about learning and applying artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts in engineering design and analysis.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus