Baker Hughes
gas turbine components
SpecialProcessesTechnicalLeader
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“Special Processes Technical Leader at Baker Hughes. Skills: Coating Process Engineering, Thermal Spray Operations, Quality & Metallurgical Support. Develop coating processes. Optimize coating processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure coating quality; Ensure process stability; Drive process improvements in terms of cycle time, yield, repeatability, and environmental compliance
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent demonstrated hands-on experience, Solid experience in coating processes for aerospace or energy sector, particularly gas turbines, Technical expertise in: Aluminum-platinum deposition and diffusion, Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) and Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) spraying techniques, understanding of coating microstructures, thermal protection, oxidation/corrosion resistance, and adhesion mechanisms, Familiarity with metrology, NDT, and metallurgical analysis techniques, Ability to work in a cross-functional team and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills, Proficiency in English
What You'll Do.
Develop coating processes
Optimize coating processes
Standardize coating processes
Define process parameters
Control process parameters
Prepare process documentation
Maintain process documentation
Manage HVOF operation
Monitor spray parameters
Monitor equipment performance
Monitor powder feed systems
Ensure safety compliance
Ensure equipment calibration
Analyze coating defects
Analyze microstructures
Analyze process anomalies
Coordinate root cause analysis
Implement corrective actions
Implement preventive actions
Lead new process industrialization
Drive process improvements
Collaborate with design engineering
Collaborate with external suppliers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with quality and materials engineering teams; Collaborate with R&D, design engineering, and external suppliers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple priorities
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Process Engineer with specialized expertise in coating technologies for gas turbine components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in aluminum-platinum deposition and diffusion processes, as well as in the application of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) using HVOF (High Velocity Oxy-Fuel) and APS (Atmospheric Plasma Spray) technologies. This role is key to ensuring coating quality, process stability, and continuous improvement in high-performance turbine environments. **Responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities** Coating Process Engineering: * Develop, optimize, and standardize coating processes including aluminum-platinum deposition, diffusion heat treatment. * Define and control process parameters to ensure coating quality, adhesion, thickness uniformity, and compliance with specifications. * Prepare and maintain detailed process documentation (e.g., work instructions, control plans, technical specifications). Thermal Spray Operations (HVOF & APS): * Manage setup and operation of HVOF and APS coating systems. * Monitor and troubleshoot spray parameters, equipment performance, and powder feed systems to maintain process integrity. * Ensure safety compliance and equipment calibration in accordance with industry standards. Quality & Metallurgical Support: * Work closely with the quality and materials engineering teams to analyze coating defects, microstructures, and process-related anomalies. * Coordinate root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). New Process Introduction & Continuous Improvement: * Lead the industrialization of new coating technologies or upgrades, from development to full-scale production. * Drive process improvements in terms of cycle time, yield, repeatability, and environmental compliance. * Collaborate with R&D, design engineering, and external suppliers as needed. * Master’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
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