Prototype Test Engineer
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Activities contributing to the design and development of products solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Design and implement state-of-the-art mechanical electrical and optical measurement sensors and develop signal delivery methods to data acquisition systems.
- Create and review drawings and specifications for products and measurement systems and develop test product installation and operational procedures across the product line.
- Prepare and support design reviews test readiness reviews and the engineering tollgate process.
- Support combined test teams in scoping test program planning and execution to achieve program objectives with a focus on gas turbines.
- Lead and coordinate with design engineering manufacturing field services and customers to ensure tests are planned and executed flawlessly.
- Oversee component hardware modifications and integration into the test article assembly process while providing hands-on support in the preparation of test articles and execution of test programs.
- Design and operate auxiliary systems providing power cooling lubrication structural support and safety measures for mechanical and electrical systems and develop fabrication quality plans integrated with manufacturing processes.
- Procure necessary equipment parts and materials; manage suppliers; disposition nonconforming equipment parts and materials during manufacturing and commissioning; lead cross-functional teams of 3 to 10 engineers scientists and specialists; and ensure multiple schedules and budgets in support of engineering programs.
- Ability and willingness to travel globally to work at GE facilities supplier facilities or customer power plants up to 30% of time per year.
- Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
- May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
- Good interpersonal skills including developing strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE Vernova. Explains technical information to others.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or a related science
Desired Characteristics
- Masters Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an engineering field
- GE Vernova EEDP (Edison Engineering Development Program) graduate(GE Vernova employees only)
- Experience with power-generating turbines power plants jet engines or other turbomachinery
- Working knowledge of engineering software and proficiency in PC-based computer applications
- Strong engineering technical skills with a solid foundation in fluid dynamics heat transfer mechanics of materials and mechanical and electrical measurement theory
- Practical engineering background including experience with tools fabrication equipment and/or electro-mechanical devices
- Proven project management skills with strong technical writing and documentation capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and positively motivate team members
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document plan market and execute programs.
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.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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