Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Principal Engineer in the Centre of Excellence (COE) is responsible for validating designs for projects under execution within the COE. The individual will collaborate with lead engineers and support the COE on key deliverables ensuring timely execution of projects with a high first-pass yield. They will actively evaluate new ideas and technologies to enable cost optimization and resolve technical issues during project execution by coordinating with interfacing functions COEs and site crews. The role includes leading critical technical assignments and programs while providing technical expertise for project execution.

Role & Responsibilities

• Validate designs of Mech. Aux. systems for COE projects under execution ensuring alignment with key deliverables and timely project completion with a high first-pass yield.

• Collaborate with consulting engineers to develop design practices update technical guidelines and maintain robust documentation.

• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and solutions transferring knowledge to the COE team.

• Exercise technical discretion and decision-making to address and resolve site and customer-related issues.

• Ensure adherence to GE Global Engineering technical standards including technology quality and technical rules.

• Leverage technical expertise to resolve business problems by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product lines systems engineering material processes advanced manufacturing sourcing quality and site teams.

• Lead and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) cost-out programs and should-cost initiatives within the COE.

• Implement lessons learned from fleet and supplier quality issues into new designs emphasizing design robustness and reliability.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages open communication creative thinking and cohesive group dynamics.

• Technical support and design validation for Aux. scope to ITO team.

• Provide technical training to team and client.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Mechanical engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience in hydro-related fields.

• Strong expertise in Aux. systems for hydro products and components including their critical operation and its control management.

• Hands-on execution experience in hydro generator aux. systems including Cooling system High Pressure Hydraulic & Pneumatic Skids Dust and Mist Extraction System Piping design and Equipment selections.

• Proficiency in basic and detailed engineering with strong skills in checking and validation processes.

• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical safety standards and regulatory compliance.

• Open-minded and multicultural capable of working efficiently with cross-regional COE teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of additional languages is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experienced in CAD & PLM System 3D/2D (preferably UG NX and AutoCAD); PLM (CORELLA)

Desirable

• Proactive with a strong sense of urgency and autonomy.

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities with the capability to translate insights into clear strategic recommendations.

• Strong focus on safety cost and reliability.

• Effective in team collaboration fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a multicultural and multilocation environment.

• Rigorous in analysis and decision-making while being open to change and improvement.

This position offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing engineering excellence within a dynamic and innovative team. If you are passionate about driving technical advancements in hydro generator design and thrive in a collaborative environment we encourage you to apply.

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