3rd Shift Mechanical Engineering Technician

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd Shift Technician is responsible for maintaining manufacturing capability, production continuity, and continuous improvement at the station and line level. You will ensure the technical integrity of the line by troubleshooting specialized equipment, optimizing production processes, and enforcing strict quality and documentation standards. Acting as the on-floor Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will resolve technical hurdles, minimize downtime, and guide operators on critical process requirements during off-shift hours.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in technical discipline (OR High School Diploma/GED + 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience).
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in a technical manufacturing role.
• Able to work 11pm-7am

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex problems and identify root causes for downtime.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and educate line workers.
• Exceptional attention to detail regarding quality documentation and system data integrity.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers and operators to troubleshoot issues in real-time, proactively preventing line stoppages.
• Assist in dispositioning stator bars, manage data uploads (SPEC, Shape Check, VAB), and conduct rigorous documentation audits.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical production equipment, including Shape Check systems, resistor towers, and material handling equipment.
• Authorize shipments through verifying completion status and ensure total quality compliance before releasing product for shipping.
• Serve as the primary floor support for MES systems and provide technical guidance on operations terminology, facility procedures, and equipment operation.
• Participate in and lead initiatives to optimize production processes and equipment reliability.
• Assist the non-metallics lab and industrialization team with specialized stator bar testing.

Benefits

• professional development
• challenging careers
• competitive compensation
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• Healthcare benefits include 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
• 40 hours of personal business time
• 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law)
• two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree