Job Description Summary

The AMRT organization is seeking a technically focused Lead Engineer to drive the advancement and evaluation of our Hydrogen Fluoride Ion Cleaning (HFIC) and critical surface preparation technologies. In this role, you will be the primary technical authority for process outcomes, responsible for analyzing process results, refining technical parameters, and developing improvements to our cleaning and pre-joining methods. You will serve as the technical engine behind our surface prep strategy, ensuring that our repair processes for gas turbine superalloys consistently meet the highest standards for quality, integrity, and performance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Process Development: Lead the development, industrialization, and refinement of HFIC and surface preparation technologies to ensure superior component cleaning and repair quality. 
• Process Evaluation & Analysis: Perform in-depth evaluations of process results; analyze metallurgical and chemical data to validate process success and identify areas for technical improvement.
• Technical Improvement Projects: Identify and execute process-specific improvements focused on optimizing chemistry, thermal cycles, and surface prep methods for complex superalloy hardware.
• Engineering Specifications: Author and maintain rigorous technical process specifications, ensuring that all repair steps are clearly defined, repeatable, and aligned with design engineering requirements.
• Root Cause & Troubleshooting: Provide technical support to global repair facilities by diagnosing process-related issues, conducting failure analysis on surface prep defects, and implementing corrective technical solutions.
• Innovation & Industrialization: Evaluate new surface prep technologies and methodologies, leading the technical qualification and deployment of these solutions into the production environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the processing, cleaning, or joining of high-temperature metals and superalloys (Gas Turbine or Aviation industry preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in technical process development, evaluation, or materials analysis related to surface prep or chemical cleaning.
• Ability to travel globally (estimated 10–15% travel) to support process industrialization and technical troubleshooting.

Desired Characteristics

• Deep Technical Expertise: Proven ability to interpret metallurgical results, analyze chemical process data, and translate those findings into process improvements.  Correlation of cleanliness with braze flow and full design intent.
• Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of HFIC mechanics, vacuum furnace processing, and the chemical/thermal dynamics involved in superalloy surface preparation.  Preferred knowledge base of HFIC systems and Acid Stripping systems in use within GE Vernova
• Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in data analysis, report writing, and documentation; ability to provide clear, evidence-based technical guidance to shop floor and engineering teams.
• Materials Background: Solid foundational knowledge of superalloy metallurgy, specifically regarding the impact of surface contamination and the effectiveness of various cleaning/prep methodologies.
• Results-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple technical improvement projects simultaneously, with a clear focus on achieving defined quality and process performance targets.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 26, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.