Lead Engineer - Mechanical Component
About The Position
As a member of the Gas Turbine Engineering organization of GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, specifically a member of the Combustion Design module, you will be an active contributor to the advanced modeling, simulation and methods development activities. You will perform high-end FEA simulations to assess durability performance parameters of the combustion system and propose mitigation strategies. You will collaborate with design engineers and work closely with the Controlled Title Holders in supporting engine programs and root cause analysis while ensuring that designs meet all durability, operability, and emissions requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline
- Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in a practical application
- Minimum 4 years of experience modeling structural, thermal and modal/harmonic analysis
- Experience with CAD and pre-processing tools to prepare and mesh gas turbine components
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering discipline
- Experience in gas turbine FEA modeling with commercial codes such as Ansys Mechanical
- Experience with NX (Unigraphics), Ansys APDL, and Python scripting.
- Experience running and analyzing combustion and related tests
- Familiarity with AI and possess a continuous improvement (Lean) mindset.
- Innovative mindset, team player, and excellent presentation and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Use simulation to conduct combustion FEA to predict combustor performance parameters.
- Support the development and implementation of the combustion modeling roadmap.
- Solve combustor design and analysis problems using pre-processing and FEA tools.
- Assist in design decisions and root cause analysis by leveraging predictive analysis simulations
- Execute the analysis or evaluation projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to engineering practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
- Assist and/or execute component testing to help validate analysis results and identify modeling improvements.
- Document work clearly and effectively present your work (including assumptions, status, and results) in formal and informal reviews.
- Contribute to the development of best practices and templates to be communicated with the global GE Vernova Combustion community.
- Embrace Lean principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions 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 Provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
