Technical Lead Reliability & Analytics Engineer (m/f/d)

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2 Locations
In-Office
113K-189K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Leads gearbox and drivetrain reliability through advanced analytics and root cause analysis. Directs investigations of fleet failures, develops performance-monitoring models, maintains analytical tools and dashboards, and drives corrective and preventive actions with Engineering, Service, Quality, Manufacturing, and suppliers. Establishes analytics best practices, ensures data integrity, evaluates commercial software, supports reliability growth, and translates complex technical findings into product, maintenance, and strategic improvements.
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Job Description SummaryThe Technical Lead Reliability & Analytics Engineer is responsible for driving gearbox and drive train reliability through a balanced application of advanced data analytics and systematic Root Cause Analysis (RCA). This role owns the technical strategy for both field performance monitoring and the formal investigation of complex fleet issues. By integrating high-level analytical insights with deep mechanical engineering diagnostics, this position converts technical data into actionable corrective and preventive actions, directly impacting product reliability and fleet performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities :


Root Cause Analysis & Reliability :

  • Technical Lead of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for chronic or high-impact gearbox and drive train failures, applying rigorous methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC). 
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Service, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to define, execute, and track the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). 
  • Synthesize field data and physical inspection findings to validate failure hypotheses and drive product design or maintenance improvements. 
  • Interface with external suppliers and internal technical experts to gather evidence, validate findings, and align on technical resolution paths. 
  • Contribute to reliability growth programs and formalize "lessons learned" to prevent recurrence across the product line. 

Data Analytics :

  • Lead the development of advanced analytical models to monitor gearbox and drive train performance, identifying anomalies and early-warning failure signatures. 
  • Architect and maintain the software, dashboards, and analytical toolsets used for fleet-wide drive train evaluation. 
  • Define the roadmap for commercial software tools; evaluate solutions based on scalability, technical integration, and business value. 
  • Ensure data integrity, traceability, and technical rigor across all analytics outputs to provide leadership with high-confidence insights. 
  • Establish best practices for analytical methods, data visualization, and automated reporting to support engineering decision-making. 

Required Qualifications :


  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Data Analytics, or related technical field. 
  • Significant experience in both mechanical Root Cause Analysis and engineering data analytics. 
  • Deep technical knowledge of wind turbine gearbox/drivetrain failure mechanisms and performance behaviors. 
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical investigations and drive consensus in a matrixed environment. 
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical findings into clear recommendations for stakeholders. 

Desired Characteristics :

  • Advanced degree in Engineering or Data Science. 
  • Formal certification or deep expertise in Reliability Engineering and RCA processes. 
  • Experience with digital transformation in an industrial or renewable energy setting. 
  • Strong business acumen regarding the intersection of product quality, reliability, and cost-of-energy. 
  • Proven track record of influencing technical strategy without direct authority. 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113.200 and $188.800. 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 28.09.2026.


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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical field
  • Significant experience in mechanical root cause analysis and engineering data analytics
  • Deep technical knowledge of wind turbine gearbox and drivetrain failure mechanisms and performance behaviors
  • Ability to lead cross-functional technical investigations and drive consensus in a matrixed environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical findings into clear stakeholder recommendations
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or Data Science
  • Formal certification or deep expertise in Reliability Engineering and root cause analysis processes
  • Experience with digital transformation in an industrial or renewable energy setting
  • Business acumen regarding product quality, reliability, and cost of energy
  • Track record of influencing technical strategy without direct authority

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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