GE Vernova Component & Development Test Engineer

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Greenville, NC, USA
In-Office
72K-108K Annually
Entry level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Execute laboratory validation testing, inspection, and data acquisition to support product and component design. Train across multiple labs (modal, load frame/DIC, wear/fretting, flow), select and apply instrumentation, set up tests, collect/analyze data, author technical documentation, and support project cost/schedule tracking under direct supervision.
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Job Description SummaryActivities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for execution of laboratory validation testing, inspection and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of products and services.
  • Position will train across several labs to gain ability to run a variety of tests autonomously: Modal (LDV, Shaker,) Load Frame/DIC, Wear and Fretting, and Flow testing
  • Support instrumentation selection and application, hardware modification, and test setup and execution to validate engineering models.  Author technical documentation to effectively manage implementation of test scheme with craft technicians.
  • Develop knowledge of instrumentation to measure temperature, pressure, flow, strain, vibration, etc.
  • Project Management – including Cost Estimate, Cost Tracking, Schedule creation.
  • Developing conceptual knowledge of professional discipline. May include support roles with specialized expertise or technical knowledge in broad area.
  • Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience. Understands how work of own team contributes to the area.
  • Resolves issues using established procedures. Consults supervisor or more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
  • Collaborates with others to solve issues.  Exchanges technical information, asks questions and checks for understanding.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace or Controls Engineering or closely related discipline from an accredited university or college 

  •  Previous internship or other experience (academic) with lab testing and data acquisition.

  • 0–1-year engineering experience

Eligibility Requirements:

  • This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC plant (relocation assistance is available)

  • Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required. We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

  • This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Experience in measurement technology development including mechanical design analysis of the hardware.
  • Strong interest/knowledge around measurement technology & metrology
  • Strong desire for hands-on engineering applications.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes



For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 21, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace, Controls Engineering or closely related discipline
  • Previous internship or academic experience with lab testing and data acquisition
  • 0-1 year engineering experience
  • Ability to work 100% onsite at GE Vernova Greenville, SC
  • Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (employer will not sponsor visas)
  • Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information (if applicable)
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen (as applicable)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience in measurement technology development including mechanical design analysis
  • Knowledge/interest in measurement technology and metrology
  • Strong desire for hands-on engineering applications

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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