Pitch Bearing Lab Testing Design Validation Engineer

Wind energy works because every component performs. As a Design Validation Engineer for Pitch Bearing Lab Testing at GE Vernova you will be at the center of that reliability leading the test and validation programs that determine whether our pitch bearing designs are ready to perform in the field.

This role sits within the Mechanical Subsystem Engineering team part of our OneWind organization. You will own the full validation lifecycle for pitch bearing components and bolted joints from authoring test plans and pre-test predictions to leading teardowns publishing findings and shaping the next generation of test capability. Your work directly influences the safety durability and commercial success of our wind turbine products globally.

If you are a detail-driven engineer who brings both analytical precision and collaborative energy to hard technical problems this role is built for you.

Who You Are:
You are a hands-on engineer with a strong foundation in structural mechanics who brings intellectual curiosity analytical rigor and a genuine commitment to getting it right. You thrive in collaborative cross-functional environments and communicate complex technical findings with clarity and confidence.

Why GE Vernova:
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. Our benefits are designed to reward high performers and support the way you live and work today including competitive compensation health and wellness programs and a commitment to your continued growth. We invest in on-the-job learning and provide a clear path for career development so you can keep building on what you know

• Lead test and validation programs for pitch bearing components and bolted joints supporting new product introduction (NPI) root cause analysis (RCA) quality initiatives and total lifecycle cost improvement across the OneWind portfolio.
• Apply analytical and finite element analysis (FEA) tools to develop pre-test predictions for bearing raceways bolted joints and structural components; author thorough test plans covering purpose assembly requirements instrumentation data collection strategy and predicted outcomes.
• Monitor active tests and communicate results including data post-processing visualization and timely status reporting; lead post-test teardowns and inspections with thorough documentation of findings and lessons learned.
• Drive next-generation test capability leading the development of new test rigs in collaboration with third-party partners and championing the evolution of design validation practices across the global team.
• Collaborate across functions working with lab technicians materials scientists chief engineers sourcing quality fleet management systems engineering and suppliers to execute test campaigns and share lessons learned.
• Own the lab budget cycle including annual forecasting purchase order submission and parts receiving for lab hardware and instrumentation.
• Champion safety as a core value and integrate it into every stage of decision-making and test execution.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Structural Engineering Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university a formal degree is nice to have but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering structural testing or a closely related discipline
• Willingness to travel to the test lab in Clinton SC on a regular basis

• Experience in bearing design or bolted joint structural analysis
• Test laboratory experience including load frames data acquisition (DAQ) systems instrumentation and data post-processing
• Knowledge of wind turbine component design criteria and systems integration
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and technical drawing standards
• Background in finite element analysis (FEA) tools and pre-test structural prediction methods
• Experience working within a cross-functional globally distributed organization
• Strong project management skills and ability to drive work to completion with minimal oversight

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $89300.00 and $148700.00. 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 candidates 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 July 22 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.