Senior Electronics Cooling Researcher

Aero-Thermal and Mechanical Systems is a Global organization that develops technology for the next generation of high efficiency, environmentally friendly, reliable, and cost-effective products and services for the Power Generation, Aircraft Engines, Oil & Gas, and Locomotive businesses. We are a key element of GE's "ecomagination" initiative making contributions across a multitude of fields including low-emission diesel engines, quieter aircraft engines, wind energy, and clean coal. Our teams are based around the world, with offices and labs in Niskayuna (New York), Munich (Germany), and Bangalore (India). We seek outstanding technologists with advanced degrees in Physics, Aerospace, Mechanical, Energy Process, Chemical, and Nuclear Engineering

Posted Position Title: Senior Electronics Cooling Researcher Career Level: Experienced Function: Engineering/Technology Function Segment: Research - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: New York City: Niskayuna Postal Code: 12309-1027 Relocation Assistance: Yes Role Summary/Purpose: GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

Essential Responsibilities:
As a Senior Electronics Cooling Researcher, you will have primary responsibility for leading heat transfer and fluid dynamics research and development projects for a range of GE products, including Embedded computers, LED's, medical equipment, avionics, subsea power equipment, consumer electronics, and power electronics. The candidate will also be responsible for providing vision to the company in these technologies.

As a Senior Electronics Cooling Researcher, you will:

• Provide senior technical expertise and innovation in the fields of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and electronics thermal management/packaging.
• Participate in identifying, planning and developing conceptual designs for electronics cooling experiments and analyses.
• Guide and implement experiments and analyses to acquire high-quality, state-of-the-art heat transfer data.
• Communicate data results to counterparts in the research center and at the GE businesses.
• Collaborate with the GE businesses to implement inventions and improvements.
• Document results through patent applications, technical reports and publications.
• Mentor and inspire early-career people in the lab

• Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field of study with a minimum of 8 years experience in electronics cooling research.
• Explicit experience in all aspects of experimentation, including designing rigs and instrumentation, executing experiments and reducing data.
• Hands-on experience with sophisticated instrumentation, eg Particle Image Velocimetry, Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Infrared Thermography.
• Specific experiences in a relevant fluid dynamics and/or heat transfer experiment.
• In-depth understanding of conduction and convective heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience, including successful track of completing deliverables on schedule and on budget
• Demonstrated team building and mentoring skills
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.

• 10 or more years experience in electronics cooling research.
• Demonstrated experience running commercial CAD and CFD codes
• Great track record of productizing/commercializing thermal technologies
• Superb communication skills.
• Exceptional passion for science and technology.
• Clear evidence of innovation and creativity.
• Excellent work ethic

This position is eligible for The Double Employee Referral Program.