Mechanical Engineer - Wind Turbine Machine Head Driveline

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

43d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will be a part of GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Driveline subsystem. The team is responsible for mechanical hardware (main bearing, main shaft, covers, rotor locks, rotor brakes, and couplings) including New Product / Technology Introduction, Validation & Testing, Field Support, and Root Cause Analysis for utility scale wind turbines. This position will primarily support the high speed shaft components through the entire life cycle from conceptual design through detailed design and development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, validation, and installed fleet support. The engineer will drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in the design, analysis, cost, and reliability of the components under their responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 2 years mechanical analysis and design experience in industry
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of time
Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes
Proficiency with 3D-CAD tools (preferably Unigraphics NX), finite element analysis CAE tools (preferably Ansys), and PLM tools
Experience with large-scale projects with team members across cultural boundaries
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Design experience working on structural build-to-print and/or build-to-spec components in utility-scale Wind Turbines (hub, main shaft, bedplate, pillow block, generator frame, towers, etc.)
Experience with system design including interface definition, system stiffness, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability / installation / serviceability.

Responsibilities

Design engineering solutions for mechanical structural shafts encompassing component design, system interaction, and system reliability
Develop engineering drawings and specification requirements for sourcing of wind turbine components.
Execute projects pertaining to new product introduction, new technology integration, and field issue resolution with a heavy focus on quality and reliability verified by physical testing
Hold ownership of and drive lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design related documentation such as design practices, drawings, and technical specifications
Responsible for design, development of testing/validation plans to prove component function and reliability
Provide innovative design solutions to meet aggressive timing, product cost, and reliability targets
Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs, and specifications applying all GE and industry processes, standards, and best practices
Work cross functionally, developing strong relationships with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and others to improve product quality and first-time yield
Support manufacturing, sourcing, and the field with issue resolution and quick corrective actions for design related causes (NCR, SDR, PAC)
Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies
Drive efforts to introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, new design tools/methods to advance the strategic position of Machine Head Driveline subsystem components

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
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