Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Raw Material Processing Technician

Join GE Aerospace's Ceramic Matrix Composite Team

Expand the horizons of your career and bring your talents to GE Aerospace! With a legacy of more than 100 years of being a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, there is a career for you with us. We are committed to a culture that welcomes diversity of thought to foster inclusion, drive creativity, and power innovation. When everyone can bring their best, whole selves to work, we are stronger. The future of aerospace needs innovators to solve today's challenges and face tomorrow's realities. There has never been a better time to be part of GE Aerospace. Are you ready to join a state-of-the-art Engineering team to innovate and solve technical challenges in the commercial aviation industry? If so, then you belong here.

Join our Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) raw materials and processing team, where innovation drives advancements in state-of-the-art CMCs for commercial and military aerospace applications. As a technician, you will collaborate closely with engineers and specialists to execute critical tasks related to CMC slurry, prepreg, and tow characterization and fabrication within a dynamic lab environment. This role is a great way to kick-start your career and gain knowledge in composites materials and processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Execute detailed tasks following standard operating procedures and technical documentation in a laboratory setting.
• Operate and troubleshoot raw material processing equipment, including tape winders, roller mills, tape casters, rheology equipment, and furnaces, to support CMC tape and slurry development and production efforts.
• Mix chemicals to create various slurry and tape compositions, perform measurements, and characterize properties to ensure quality and consistency.
• Conduct in-process measurements and material characterization tests (e.g., slurry and tape properties) with precision and attention to detail.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and specialists to provide feedback on planning, execution, and results, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support lab and equipment maintenance activities to uphold safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) standards.
• Document data accurately and thoroughly in appropriate forms and systems.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and technologies, adapting to evolving processes and requirements.
• Handle chemicals safely and perform tasks such as slurry mixing, tape winding, and characterization in compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Operate and maintain raw material processing equipment to deliver high-quality CMC tape and slurry for development and production efforts.
• Ensure compliance with GE policies, procedures, and directives, including environmental and safety practices.
• Assist in managing materials test programs and provide detailed feedback to engineers and specialists.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a relevant laboratory environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and oral skills
• Ability to document and plan tasks or sub-tasks
• Composite manufacturing, materials, or processing experience
• HAZMAT experience
• Willing to cross-train in other types of composites

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.