Lead System Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
The I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Mechanical Design Engineer works within the I&C Engineering team of the GE Hitachi (GEH) Engineering organization. The I&C team is responsible for designing and implementing I&C electronic hardware and software for I&C systems for Nuclear Power Plants. The I&C System team has strong interfaces with electronic hardware design and plant system operations. This role requires technical problem solving, strong mechanical skills and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GEH business functions. This position is for the mechanical design of cabinets/cable routing for retrofit applications. The work location for this role is Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided if not already local).
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 4 years of mechanical design or systems engineering experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with AutoCAD, inventor or similar mechanical software tool suites.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical drawing/drafting development.
- Eligibility to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving.
- Effective use of data structures and algorithms.
- Experience understanding standards that meets and delivers desired functionality using technology selected for the project.
- Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly.
- Contributes to creative solutions and challenges status quo.
- Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality engineering mechanical cabinet drawings utilized in the retrofit applications of new I&C Electronic System replacement.
- Prepare design specifications and develop mechanical drawings utilizing AutoCAD and Inventor tool suites, including mechanical layout and cable routing solutions.
- Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
- Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
- Apply engineering fundamentals and 1st order engineering principles to establish and/or confirm expected performance.
- Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures.
- Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline.
- Communicate effectively to leadership the status of work activities.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Provided
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
