Principal Engineer, V&V and Test Automation

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Stafford, Staffordshire, England, GBR
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Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
The Role
Job Description SummaryBecome part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
Demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives in the field of “engineering specialty.”
Integrates and develops “technical specialty” processes that meet business needs across the organisation.
Involved in long-term planning.
This role contributes to the overall strategy and manages complex issues within functional areas area of expertise (insert engineering specialty or technical specialty).

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce engineering solutions to meet near term and long range engineering needs.
  • Provide technical consultation on product problems throughout the business including supplier and field support.
  • Lead and provide the key technical direction to large projects with critical business impact.
  • Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state of the art in own technical specialty in order to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for product introduction, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem resolution in meeting current and future business needs including adherence to schedules and estimated costs.
  • Support other GE businesses, internal & external customers, and suppliers as required.
  • Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product center, supplier, or field issues.
  • Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data to internal and external GE customers using reports, records, and letters.
  • Use knowledge and expertise to market winning proposals in anticipation of business product needs.
  • Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company.
  • Provide technical guidance, direction and training to new and experienced materials engineers, specialists, technicians and co-ops.

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
  • Significant and demonstarted additional years of experience in an engineering capacity .

Desired Characteristics:

  • Advanced oral and written communication skills.
  • Significant interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business.
  • Problem analysis and resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership in defining the state of the art in at least one technical specialty, along with the ability to teach and set standard practices within this field.

At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.

Why we come to work:

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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