Senior Power Train Dynamics & Diagnostics Engineer
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
As a Senior Engineer on the PTDD team you will directly support our customers by resolving issues (ER RCA) for vibration power train dynamics and operability issues affecting rotating components (Gas Turbine Steam Turbine Generators). You will drive process rigor mentor engineers and drive both data- and model-based solutions bridging customers field insights and design team capabilities to deliver durable fleet-wide reliability improvements.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and own complex RCAs with significant customer-specific or fleet-wide impact owning the end-to-end process from problem definition and data acquisition through root cause validation and CAPA implementation in a timely manner
- Drive cross-functional problem-solving and corrective action related activities across interfacing organizations including product line service shops manufacturing sourcing field teams and design engineering to ensure aligned and effective resolution mitigating risk and improving product robustness
- Communicate issue resolution progress technical findings risk assessments and corrective actions across all organizational levels from field engineers to executive leadership both internally and externally
- Define investigation strategies guiding hypothesis development validating analytical and field evidence and mentoring engineers in best-practices for both ER and RCA workstreams
- Author and maintain high-quality technical documentationincluding Design Practices Standard Work and Lessons Learnedto drive continuous improvement and institutionalize knowledge
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics or related STEM field from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a mechanical engineering electrical engineering or controls related capacity
- Minimum of 8 years of vibration and diagnostics experience
Eligibility Requirements
- The preferred work location for this role is the GE Vernova offices in Greenville or Atlanta GA but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%) and provide off-hours/weekend support for emergency issue resolution
Desired Characteristics
- Proven experience leading structured problem-solving approaches for complex mechanical and system issues with cross-functional teams including problem definition data validation hypothesis testing root cause identification and CAPA development
- Mastery of RCA methodologies and tools (8D Mind Mapping Gantt etc.)
- Significant experience with troubleshooting and investigations of rotating machinery and power train systems including gas turbines steam turbines generator load gearboxes pumps/motors
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to solve complex issues across teams
- Proven ability to interact and work effectively with all levels within the organization with excellent communication skills for technical issues and solutions
- Strong oral and written communication skills particularly with direct customer interaction experience
- Ability to document plan market and execute programs with established project management skills including planning prioritization and execution of multi-threaded RCA investigations
- Experience with vibration data collection DAQ systems (preferably ADRE 408) instrumentation and testing techniques for rotating component and structural vibration diagnostics
- Experience with numerical methods basic finite element and rotordynamic calculations (unbalance response power train alignment critical speeds)
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: No
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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