Yaw System Mechanical Design Engineer

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

8d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

You will be part of GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Yaw subsystem team, with hardware ownership across design, analysis, supplier qualification, testing, and validation of mechanical rotating components for utility-scale wind turbines. The role primarily supports hydraulic power unit systems throughout their life cycle, from conceptual and detailed design through development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, and installed-fleet support. You will drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in component design, analysis, cost, and reliability. The position focuses on yaw system components, particularly hydraulic pressure unit systems, high-speed brakes, and yaw brakes. It involves new product introduction, technology integration, field issue resolution, testing and validation, documentation, cross-functional collaboration, manufacturing and field support, root-cause analysis, cost reduction, and introduction of advanced technologies and methods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 2 years of mechanical analysis and design experience in industry, including experience gained through full-time work, co-op, or internship roles.
Technical drawing, GD&T, and manufacturing experience.
Experience with 3D CAD tools such as Unigraphics or Siemens NX.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication, project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work on global projects with team members across cultural boundaries.
Ability to work under pressure and in challenging conditions.
Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Established mechanical design process knowledge and cross-functional team participation.
Working knowledge of Ansys or other finite element analysis tools.
External vendor or supplier development experience.
Design experience with rotating-component yaw subsystem components, such as yaw drives, yaw tower bolts, yaw brakes, or hydraulic systems.
System design experience, including interface definition, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability, installation, and serviceability.
Hydraulic design experience, including specifying accumulator volume and pre-charge pressure and sizing orifices and hoses.
Knowledge of ISO-4406 cleanliness requirements for components and filtration methods to achieve those requirements.
Famic Automation Studio hydraulic analysis experience.

Responsibilities

Execute projects for new product introduction, new technology integration, and field issue resolution, emphasizing quality and reliability verified through physical testing.
Design wind-turbine yaw system components, focusing on hydraulic pressure unit systems, high-speed brakes, and yaw brakes, including component design, system interaction, and reliability.
Own and incorporate lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design documentation, including design practices, drawings, and technical specifications.
Develop testing and validation plans to prove component function and reliability.
Develop innovative design solutions that meet timing, product cost, and reliability targets.
Ensure the quality of new and revised drawings, bills of materials, and specifications in accordance with GE Vernova and industry processes, standards, and best practices.
Collaborate with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and other stakeholders to improve product quality and first-time yield.
Support manufacturing, sourcing, and field teams with issue resolution and corrective actions for design-related causes, including NCR, SDR, and PAC issues.
Conduct timely and 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.
Introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, and design tools and methods to advance the strategic position of yaw subsystem components.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.