GE Vernova Component & Development Test Engineer

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

1d•$72,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Engineer will join the Component & Development Test (CDT) organization within GE Vernova’s Gas Power business. The role supports testing of new and existing technology at permanent laboratory facilities and field sites, across multiple Test Engineering disciplines. The engineer is responsible for collecting quality test data, from selecting and applying instrumentation through recording and storing data, and for setting up and operating data acquisition hardware and software and coordinating support staff involved in data collection. The role works with Design Engineering teams to plan, design, develop, instrument, and execute engineering development and Root Cause Analysis testing for energy products, including gas and steam turbine and generator components, wind turbine components, and accessory systems. Work also includes processing and analyzing engineering test data, including dynamic data in real time and after testing; developing and executing test schemes; supporting control-system development and diagnostics; and managing project costs and schedules. The position is 100% onsite at GE Vernova’s Greenville, South Carolina plant or at field sites, with 10%–15% domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance is available. The role requires unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and may require authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information. The U.S. pay range is $72,000–$108,000, with geographic differentials in certain areas and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

Recent graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or a closely related discipline, from an accredited university or college.
Previous internship or other academic experience with laboratory testing and data acquisition.
0–1 year of engineering experience.
Unrestricted work authorization in the United States; sponsorship is not provided now or in the future.
Ability and willingness to travel 10%–15% domestically and internationally.
Ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in measurement technology development, including mechanical design analysis of hardware.
Experience using engineering design and development software, including 3D modeling tools such as AutoCAD, NX/UG, or similar.
Experience with programming languages such as Python and C/C++, including their use in data acquisition and data analysis.
Strong interest or knowledge in measurement technology and metrology.
Good communication and negotiation capabilities, with the ability to interface effectively with global organizations and external customers.

Responsibilities

Support testing of new and existing technology with Design Engineering teams, including planning, design, development, instrumentation, and execution of engineering development and Root Cause Analysis tests.
Test energy products, including gas turbine, steam turbine, generator, and wind turbine components and accessory systems.
Reduce, analyze, and process raw engineering test data, including dynamic data in real time and/or after testing.
Select and apply instrumentation, modify hardware, and set up and execute tests to validate engineering models.
Author technical documentation to manage implementation of test schemes with craft technicians.
Develop knowledge of instrumentation for measuring temperature, pressure, flow, strain, and vibration, as well as digital signal processing and data acquisition systems.
Lead control-system development and diagnostic projects, including configuring and tuning PID controllers and advanced control loops.
Troubleshoot and diagnose control-system malfunctions, integrating data from existing systems and trend analysis to resolve issues.
Use communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, PROFIBUS, HART, and OPC DA/UA.
Set up and maintain network connectivity and security for remote data monitoring, and transmit engineering test data from remote locations to the CDT Data Center for permanent archiving.
Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
Manage projects, including cost estimates, cost tracking, and schedule creation.
Coordinate support staff to ensure quality test-data collection.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Permissive time off.
Relocation assistance.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Professional development opportunities.