Research Engineer – Model-Based Manufacturing

Job description

3209749
Additional Cities

Niskayuna
Career Level

Entry-Level
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Corporate
Business Segment

Corporate Global Research
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York
Postal Code

12309-1027
Role Summary/Purpose

The Mechanics and Design group in GE Global Research Center (GRC) is actively searching for dynamic and passionate doctoral or master’s level scientists/engineers with a background in Computational Geometry and CAD/CAM to work on Additive Manufacturing (AM), Digital Manufacturing, Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) and multitude of other similar exciting projects.
Essential Responsibilities

The successful candidate for this position will be a member of the Probabilistics, Structure and Manufacturing Design Lab and will participate in the design, development and prototyping of 3D geometry algorithms for different applications in part and process modeling, machining, toolpath programming, part and asset tracking, VR/AR visualization, 3D indoor mapping, etc. You will be working with a cross functional team comprising of scientists and engineers from different backgrounds such as thermo-mechanical analysis, materials, inspection, robotics, AI/ML, Computer Vision, IIOT, edge computing, human factors etc. You will be expected to come up with new algorithms and ideas, articulate these ideas and apply them to solve challenging business problems. You will also work with the team to seek external opportunities including government agencies such as DOD, DOE, DARPA, etc. and collaboration partners.
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with at least 5 years industrial experience 
·  Fundamental understanding of basic and advanced Computational Geometry concepts and algorithms such as NURBS, B-Spline and Bezier curves and surfaces, BREP, CSG, 3D convex hulls, Voronoi diagrams, 3D triangulations, etc. 
·  Experience working on any mechanical CAD software such as NX, CREO, CATIA, etc. 
·  Experience in developing and testing 3D geometry algorithms for CAD/CAM applications 
·  Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, C#, MATLAB, Python, etc. 
·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening 
·  Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, and Sudan). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered. 
·  Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY 
·  Must be 18 years or older 
·  You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.

Desired Characteristics

·  Experience working with 3D meshes and 3D point clouds 
·  Experience with VR/AR hardware such as Oculus, Vive, Hololens, etc. and software such as Unity, Unreal, etc. 
·  Knowledge about VR/AR peripherals such as hand tracking, motion capture, eye and gaze tracking, etc. 
·  Knowledge about network protocols such as TCP/IP, ZeroMQ, MQTT, etc. 
·  Experience in Additive Manufacturing 
·  Experience in data analytics and digital manufacturing 
·  Ability to think big and think at a systems level 
·  Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment 
·  Strong interpersonal skills 
·  Strong analytical skills 
·  Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team 
·  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About Us

GE Research is GE's innovation engine where new ideas are originated, developed and productized to create a better world and deliver differentiated products across the company's industrial portfolio. These products span the aviation, power, transportation and health care sectors. 

Today, we're a forward leaning, interdisciplinary organization, matching world-class innovation with market insights and industry connections to move faster and deliver better outcomes for GE’s businesses and customers. 

We continue a strong track record in innovation and invention that began with our company's founder, Thomas Edison. GE scientists and engineers have distinguished themselves over time, amassing tens of thousands of patents, two Nobel prizes in chemistry and physics, and a list of inventions that have defined and redefined generation after generation. 

This rich legacy of delivering transformative innovation is thriving now more than ever.
 

Discover how we’re seeing, moving and creating the future at https://www.ge.com/research/, meet our innovation giants at https://www.ge.com/research/people, search our open positions at http://twitter.com/geresearchjobs, and connect with us on our social channels at https://twitter.com/GEResearch and https://www.linkedin.com/company/geresearch/.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Niskayuna