Test Engineer - 2nd Shift

GE Vernova • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The 2nd Shift Test Engineer will work at the Houston Service Center to test Aero-derivative gas turbine engines. This role will help support testing of engines, provide technical support to test technicians, operations leadership, and to customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Aeronautical or two-year degree (Associates or Technical)
• At least 5+ years of relevant working experience in a test cell environment
• Work flexibility to support varying work hours, including weekends, and holidays as required
• Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English language.

Nice To Haves

• Gas turbine performance testing
• Basic vibration analysis
• Experience with PLCs
• Experience with Woodward controls
• Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems (DAS)
• Experience working with rotating industrial machinery, i.e. reciprocating engines, turbine engines, compressors, pumps, etc.
• Understanding of thermodynamic combustion cycles
• Lean Manufacturing experience driving process improvements
• Six Sigma certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring engine testing and interpreting test results per applicable test manuals
• Provide technical support to resolve engine performance, combustion, or rotor dynamic issues
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of engine and test facility operational issues
• Review and approve test data for certified test reports
• Assist with test systems upgrades to accommodate new products or replacement of obsolete equipment
• Work effectively with a team that includes other Test Engineers, Test Technicians, Metrology, and Quality to achieve testing goals
• Coordinate consistent and effective shift-to-shift testing turnover and transitions
• Support leadership in strategic planning of manpower, equipment, and other resources
• Use technical experience and analytical thinking to resolve to test related issues
• Lead test cell improvement projects
• Develop and improve test technician skill sets
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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, as well as 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level