Lead Driveline Mechanical Engineer

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2 Locations
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98K-164K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Leads mechanical design and lifecycle support for wind turbine driveline components, including main bearings, shafts, covers, seals, and related hardware. Responsibilities include design, analysis, testing, validation, manufacturing support, field issue resolution, root cause analysis, reliability improvement, cost reduction, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and global teams.
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Job Description SummaryThe successful candidate will be a part of GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Driveline subsystem. The team is responsible for mechanical hardware (main bearing, main shaft, covers, rotor locks, rotor brakes, and couplings) including New Product / Technology Introduction, Validation & Testing, Field Support, and Root Cause Analysis for utility scale wind turbines.
This position will primarily support the main bearing covers & seals and main shaft through the entire life cycle from conceptual design through detailed design and development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, validation, and installed fleet support. The engineer will drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in the design, analysis, cost, and reliability of the components under their responsibility.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Execute projects pertaining to new product introduction, new technology integration, and field issue resolution with a heavy focus on quality and reliability verified by physical testing
  • Be responsible for designing build-to-spec seals and build-to-print covers + main shafts for wind turbines encompassing component specification design, analysis, system interaction, and system reliability
  • Hold ownership of and drive lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design related documentation such as design practices, drawings, and technical specifications
  • Responsible for design, development of testing/validation plans to prove component function and reliability
  • Provide innovative design solutions to meet aggressive timing, product cost, and reliability targets
  • Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs, and specifications applying all GE and industry processes, standards, and best practices
  • Work cross functionally, developing strong relationships with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and others to improve product quality and first-time yield
  • Support manufacturing, sourcing, and the field with issue resolution and quick corrective actions for design related causes (NCR, SDR, PAC)
  • Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence
  • Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies
  • Drive efforts to introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, new design tools/methods to advance the strategic position of yaw subsystem components

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Substantial mechanical analysis and design experience in industry
  • Working knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing
  • Experience with 3D-CAD tools like Unigraphics / Siemens NX
  • Excellent communication, project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to lead global projects with team members across cultural boundaries
  • Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions
  • Established problem solving process knowledge and execution
  • Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change
  • Fluent English written and spoken
  • For roles located in the USA: Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position opening.

Desired Characteristics

  • Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience with the design and/or application of bearings in rotating equipment
  • Working knowledge of Ansys or other finite element analysis tools
  • Engineering experience in Design/Product Development of mechanical components (preferably wind turbine mechanical components)
  • Experience with system design including interface definition, system stiffness, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability / installation / serviceability.
  • Experience with industrial component manufacturing processes
  • Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management processes & tools
  • Proven track record of collaborating with business product managers and suppliers/vendors to optimize component costs and influence purchasing strategy
  • Experience on power generation products

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 $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 October 12, 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 Engineering
  • Substantial industry experience in mechanical analysis and design
  • Working knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing
  • Experience with 3D CAD tools such as Unigraphics or Siemens NX
  • Excellent communication, project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to lead global projects across cultural boundaries
  • Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions
  • Knowledge and application of structured problem-solving processes
  • Ability to drive improvement and organizational change
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Authorization to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience designing or applying bearings in rotating equipment
  • Working knowledge of ANSYS or other finite element analysis tools
  • Mechanical component design or product development experience, preferably in wind turbines
  • Experience with system interfaces, stiffness, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability, installation, and serviceability
  • Experience with industrial component manufacturing processes
  • Exposure to product lifecycle management processes and tools
  • Experience collaborating with product managers and suppliers to optimize costs and purchasing strategy
  • Experience with power generation products

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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