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Schenectady, NY - USA

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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Job Description Summary

The Lead Test Engineer (LTE) in the Schenectady Technology Lab (STL) has technical ownership of assigned test programs including evaluation and scoping of test requests vs. test rig capability. LTE is to assess incoming test requests review with STL Leadership and support customer response and reviews following applicable processes to ensure test programs are developed that meet customer CTQs (technical cost schedule safety) and fit within facility capabilities while complying with all safety and quality requirements.

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Position Objective:

The Test Engineer has technical ownership of assigned test programs including evaluation and test rig related facility engineering projects. This includes documentation of existing test capabilities along with scoping of test requests vs. test rig capability and organizing review of tests with STL leadership and customer. Follow developed processes to ensure test programs are developed that meet customer CTQs (safety quality delivery cost) and fit within facility capabilities using C&DT electronic test system eTOS . The objective of this position is to assess incoming test requests review with STL TLs support customer response and reviews determine test rig modifications/upgrades are required to meet requirements and to support negotiation of requirements. Lead organize and/or team member of design projects to ready test rig. Follow/implement applicable C&DT processes including eTOS HazOp Controls Red Flag Tollgate Reviews.

Specific Responsibilities & Key Results Expected:

  • Provide technical interface and test lead of assigned test programs. Act as primary customer interface responsible for customer CTQs and deliverables supporting TL Test Engineering.
  • Responsible for the planning preparation and satisfactory execution of test programs.
  • Understand test and facility capabilities and collaborate with customers to design tests that can be achieved within facility capabilities or through feasible approved extensions of lab capabilities and P&E planning.
  • Work closely with other technical leaders other test and facility engineers technicians data acquisition/controls team and trades to identify and implement betterments to test facilities.
  • Projectmanagement of test related activitiesincluding the design and coordination of facility modifications data acquisition set up hardware installation operations planning and test documentation.
  • Provide technical lead and critical review of new equipment designs and installations. Perform assigned periodic reviews of installations to ensure systems continue to meet design intent.
  • Deliver technical presentations at design reviews and other program reviews (safety reviews red flag reviews Tollgate reviews and similar). Track and promote assigned action items and TIMES items in electronic reporting/tracking systems. Support development track and complete assigned TIMES items. Maintain Test Record File and ISO compliance.
  • Perform/project manage engineering analysis of test vehicle systems and their performance (stress analysis thermodynamic analysis sensitivity analyses enthalpy calculations over speed analyses and similar) using C&DT resources.
  • Establish work priorities consistent with Lab goals and objectives. Compile team input and present to STL Leadership. Ensure technical objectives met. Drive schedule and support meeting financial test objectives.
  • Prepare and review test and test vehicle related documentation.
  • Lead assigned test operation plan resource need and work with STL TLs/Facilitator for DAS Test Operations Crafts support.
  • Provide technical guidance and work planning direction to crafts and technicians.

Required:

  • BS Degree in Mechanical Electrical Aero Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Candidates should have 5-8 years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of instrumentation and measurement systems power plant and process equipment (pumps valves heat exchangers compressors and similar) data acquisition systems and data processing.
  • Skillful problem solver and troubleshooter; Strong technical communication (verbal and written).
  • Strong Customer focus and commitment to teamwork and team success
  • Ability to lead a cross-functional team
  • Experience in power plant operations turbo machinery design engineering and/or laboratory testing.
  • MS Degree in Physics Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
  • Experience in steam turbine technology laboratory or performance testing.
  • Knowledgeable in Unigraphics and/or AutoCAD
  • Experience with Ansys NX and Autodesk inventor

Pay Transparency:

For U.S. based candidates only for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements the base pay range for this position is 98400.00 - 164000.00 USD Annual .The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for 10 % annual performance incentive.

This posting is expected to close on 07/04/2025

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsors

welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission we provide varied competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture GE Vernova ()

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova we believe in the value of your unique identity background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernovas Gas Power business engineers advanced efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industrys largest installed base.

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.

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