Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in ceramics, coatings, materials engineering, or advanced manufacturing.
Technical expertise in ceramic coatings, thermal barrier coatings, corrosion-resistant coatings, thermal spray technologies, or high-temperature materials.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams to create and implement technical solutions.
Familiarity with project management practices and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply technical knowledge practically.
Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
Responsibilities
Analyze customer needs and create innovative ceramic and high-temperature coating solutions.
Drive projects from R&D to manufacturing scale-up and production implementation.
Collaborate with global teams to advance materials and process technologies.
Act as a technical liaison across engineering, design, manufacturing, and procurement teams.
Lead development and application of ceramic materials and thermal barrier coatings.
Identify research partnership opportunities and public funding for R&D initiatives.
Apply project management principles to ensure execution and stakeholder alignment.
Benefits
Career growth and development opportunities.
Supportive work culture.
Company paid health and wellness benefits.
Paid time off and holidays.
401K savings plan with company match.
Family building benefits.
Parental leave.
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day
Imagine developing the next breakthrough coating technology that improves turbine performance across the global energy industry. In this role, you'll partner with world-class engineers, scientists, and manufacturing teams to solve complex materials challenges, lead cutting-edge R&D initiatives, and transform innovative ceramic and coating technologies from concept to commercial deployment. Every day brings the opportunity to influence products used around the world while helping drive the future of sustainable energy.
How You'll Make an Impact
Analyze customer requirements and develop innovative ceramic and high-temperature coating solutions for gas turbines and energy technologies.
Drive projects across the full lifecycle, from research and development through qualification, manufacturing scale-up, and production implementation.
Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, suppliers, research institutions, and customers to advance materials and process technologies.
Serve as a technical interface across engineering, design, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and service organizations.
Lead the development and application of ceramic materials, thermal barrier coatings, corrosion-resistant coatings, and thermal spray technologies.
Identify opportunities for public funding and research partnerships to accelerate high-value R&D initiatives.
Apply project management principles and PLM methodologies to drive execution, manage stakeholders, and deliver measurable results.
Travel domestically and internationally to support technology development, testing, and customer engagement.
Ideal Candidate
You are a technically strong ceramics, materials, or coatings engineer who thrives in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. You enjoy solving complex high-temperature materials challenges, building partnerships across disciplines, and translating cutting-edge ceramic and coating technologies into real-world solutions that advance the future of energy.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field.
5+ years of relevant experience in ceramics, coatings, materials engineering, or advanced manufacturing. Candidates with additional experience may be considered for senior-level opportunities.
Technical expertise in one or more of the following:
Ceramic coatings
Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs)
Corrosion-resistant coatings
Thermal spray technologies
High-temperature materials and processes
Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement technical solutions.
Familiarity with project management practices and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical knowledge into practical applications.
Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
Experience within power generation, gas turbines, energy, aerospace, or other high-temperature industrial applications.
Experience working on global teams and coordinating international technology development efforts.
Familiarity with public funding opportunities, government-sponsored research programs, and collaborative R&D initiatives.
Proven ability to lead technical projects, align diverse stakeholders, and successfully transition technologies from development to production.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Export Control Requirement (ECC):
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the Team
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Rewards/Benefits
Career growth and development opportunities
Supportive work culture
Company paid Health and wellness benefits
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Family building benefits
Parental leave
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