Intern, Materials Science

About the Role

GE Aerospace Research has a long history of innovating materials & architectures for a wide variety of Aerospace technologies and applications. The Materials Performance and Durability team in GE Aerospace Research conducts research and innovates around new high temperature materials and composites, coating materials (thermal, environmental, wear & catalytic), coating processes - these materials and processes enable the future of flight possible, as we enable flights to be safer and more sustainable.

As an Intern in the field of materials, candidate will conduct literature search, conduct basic and applied research on developing advanced materials compositions and application of materials aligned to GE Aerospace. In this role, you will work with various team members to innovate solutions for high temperature coating.

The John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is a multidisciplinary research and engineering center established in 2000. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore new areas on ceramics relevant to GE Aerospace.
• Ensure laboratory safety through meticulous adherence to protocols, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and fostering a secure environment for research activities.
• Execute research projects related to aerospace materials and repair technologies, including ceramics, high temperature materials, composites, and coatings (thermal / environmental barrier coatings - TBC/EBC).
• Collaborate with other scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop and test new materials, processes, and ceramic technologies.
• Present research findings to internal teams and meetings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing course in ceramics, material science, chemistry, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of conducting experimental research and development in materials technologies, especially ceramics and ceramic composites.
• Strong understanding of ceramics science (oxides, non-oxides, silicates and glasses), high- & low temperature synthesis methods, phase reactions, stability and phase equilibria, chemical, structural & microstructural aspects & their characterization.
• Strong understanding of processing & consolidation methods of technical ceramics, including preparation of powders, sols & slurries & formulations using additives, green consolidation, spray/dip coating, curing & sintering.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Good teaming skills and ability to work with a wide range of technical teams and projects.

Qualifications

• Student of M.Tech/MS in ceramics, material science, chemistry, or related fields.

Desired Candidate Attributes: Humble, Transparent, Focused, Leadership ability, Problem solver.