Lead Engineer – Mechanical Systems
As a Lead Engineer – Mechanical Systems, you will do hands-on work and lead projects on technology programs in development and research of advanced mechanical systems. You will interact with technologists and engineers to deliver novel solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary problems in the broad area of mechanical design for all of GE Vernova Products. This is a high impact and high visible role with tight deadlines requiring extremely quick turn-around times, often needing to work with limited inputs/data and huge opportunities for creativity and innovation.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Do Hands-on Mechanical Finite Element analysis of, but not limited to, wind turbine, gas turbine, aeroderivative components for determining stress and fatigue life.
- Do Hands-on Advanced modeling and simulation, including hi-fidelity analysis and system dynamics of multi-body systems.
- Do Hands-on Advanced Finite Element Contact Analysis of Components and Systems, including all preprocessing (including meshing tasks, setting of finite element models for all load conditions), running and postprocessing tasks, interpreting the results of the analysis and provide meaningful insights to the global teams and documenting thoroughly the project work
- Lead projects in the capacity of a Project Leader and adhere to SQDC framework
- Participate in technical reviews and ideation sessions, translate the ideas to proposals;
- Work with business stakeholders to understand the business needs, scope the project and execute.
- Be current on the state-of-the-art on the analytical and numerical modeling and limitations of the techniques
- Do literature survey, synthesize the findings and provide recommendations for the way forward.
- Develop ideas and concepts to improve the durability and availability of mechanical components of wind turbine, gas turbine, steam turbine, hydro power plants
- Deliver on technical projects with set timelines and cost, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and assure proper documentation of the same
- Network and collaborate with both GE Vernova engineers, Vernova Advanced Research team members to build plans and execute on technical projects
- Participate in a team framework on multi-generation technology programs to enable future design advancements, while independently executing tasks leveraging your technical skills.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Structural/Aerospace Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a R&D organization.
- Fundamental knowledge and deep expertise in multi-body dynamics, rotor dynamics, solid mechanics, structural dynamics and fatigue, with a strong first-principles based understanding of computational methods
- Solid understanding of key mechanical components of Wind Turbine, Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Power Plant Equipment, including Balance of Plant Equipment, with focus on bearings, gears and bolted joints.
- Experience in learning and using in-house codes and relevant commercial software (ANSYS, Simpack, ABAQUS)
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new, unfamiliar technology areas and to abstract system level concepts
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment as “ONE TEAM”
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability and ownership of assigned tasks.
- Curiosity and appreciation for role of inter-disciplinary technologies in the product development and the overall “Big Picture”
- Strong understanding of Materials and their Properties that influence the mechanical design.
- Understanding of Energy Transition Space and technologies/solutions to navigate the transition
- Solid understanding of Technology Readiness Levels and Technical Competitive Assessment
- Demonstrated Creativity and Problem Solving Abilities.
- Solid understanding of energy transition, decarbonization, fuel cells and storage
- Passion towards Innovation, Emerging Technologies, IP Landscape, White Space identification and Patents
Desired Characteristics
- Experience in durability testing of mechanical components and sub-components
- Knowledge of design of compressors, turbines and other accessory process equipment for turbomachinery and wind turbines
- Experience in performing design trade-off studies and design optimization
- Exposure to prototype/ engine Tests, experience with data mining/processing and building models
- Awareness of field issues that impact the availability and durability.
- Ability to automate the processes for improved productivity
- Hands-on working on Python or Matlab
- Experience of using High Performance Computing for advanced and complex analysis.
- Awareness of relevant Industry Standards and Regulations.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a R&D organization
- Fundamental knowledge and deep expertise in multi-body dynamics, rotor dynamics, solid mechanics, structural dynamics and fatigue
- Solid understanding of mechanical components of Wind, Gas, and Steam Turbines, including bearings, gears, and bolted joints
- Experience using commercial software such as ANSYS, Simpack, ABAQUS
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of materials properties influencing mechanical design
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
GE Vernova Insights
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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