GE Vernova Mechanical Component Engineer

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

2d•$72,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova’s Steam Turbine Engineering team develops and designs highly efficient turbomachines, combining engineering disciplines and digital technologies across the product lifecycle. The Steam Turbine Engineer designs rotating and stationary structures to support Steam Turbine performance and efficiency. The role requires system-level turbomachinery knowledge, including thermodynamics, as well as detailed mechanical design expertise. The position is based in Greenville, South Carolina, or Schenectady, New York; relocation assistance is available. The engineer owns component design for new product introduction, ITR, factory and field support, new units, and aftermarket services. The role advances shaftline systems, subsystems, components, materials, and life technologies. It involves cross-functional collaboration and engineering analysis, including hand calculations and finite element analysis, to develop robust designs and meet critical-to-quality requirements through field validation. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and 0–1 years of engineering experience. Candidates must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available. Compensation is listed as $72,000–$108,000, with geographic differentials potentially applying and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; retirement savings with matching and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
0–1 year of engineering experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of thermodynamics, mechanical design, material properties, statics, strength of materials, fluid dynamics, stress and strain, low-cycle and high-cycle fatigue, and creep.
Demonstrated experience with finite element analysis (ANSYS).
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Ability to work in Greenville, South Carolina, or Schenectady, New York.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as castings, forgings, machining, and fabrication assembly.
Recent university graduate with prior internship experience.
Ability to prioritize standard work within the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost framework.
Intercultural awareness.
Passion for quality, Lean, and continuous improvement through adoption of standard work.
Clear thinking and ability to manage conflict and develop solutions to complicated problems.
Project leadership skills and ability to handle competing tasks.

Responsibilities

Own component design for new product introduction, ITR, factory and field support, new units, and aftermarket services.
Drive technology advancements across shaftline systems, subsystems, components, materials, and component life.
Collaborate with internal Steam Turbine Engineers, external stakeholders, drafting, and Global Supply Chain.
Follow the R&D tollgate process from conceptual design through field validation for component design.
Perform appropriate engineering analysis, including hand calculations and finite element analysis, to ensure robust designs meet required critical-to-quality requirements.
Apply thermodynamics and mechanical design fundamentals to component work.

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 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.