Lead Repair Joining Technology
About The Position
The Welding/Joining Engineer will contribute to GE Vernova’s Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology Global Process Development team, supporting the Repairs Value Stream. The role applies technical expertise in welding, brazing, and furnace heat treatment for gas turbine components, with a focus on hands-on process development and deployment and ensuring technical standards are met for industrial implementation. The position supports the development of robust, scalable manufacturing and repair processes and helps build global capability. It works cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and repair teams, and provides technical support for process qualification, production integration, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 3 years of combined experience in welding and brazing process development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience qualifying welding or joining processes for production or repair manufacturing.
- Experience with laser cladding development and operations.
- Knowledge of complementary processes such as machining, automation, and surface preparation.
- Familiarity with gas turbine or aerospace repair standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply prior experience to process issues.
- Effective communication skills and comfort exchanging technical information and collaborating across teams.
- Ability to work independently within established procedures and guidance.
Responsibilities
- Execute the development, qualification, and implementation of joining, brazing, and furnace heat treatment processes for gas turbine repair applications.
- Apply technical discipline and analytical thinking to solve welding and brazing process challenges.
- Collaborate with Repairs Value Stream teams to deliver process solutions meeting quality, volume, and timeliness standards.
- Support industrialization and deployment of processes from validation through production integration.
- Perform programming and process optimization for joining and welding platforms.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Repair Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to align processes with standard functional practices.
- Assist in integrating complementary systems such as machining, surface preparation, and automation to improve joining technology performance.
- Draft technical documentation, process specifications, and qualification plans under established guidelines.
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting and continuous improvement of existing repair processes.
- Act as an informal resource for less experienced team members and share technical knowledge.
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 with a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity, 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.
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional development and competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
