Engineering Technician
GE Vernova
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Job summary
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the manufacturing team in the UK. You will perform mechanical fitting and sub-assembly preparation, helping build machines for testing and supporting measurement activities.
Responsibilities include assembling sub-assemblies, reading drawings, and maintaining quality records. A focus on 5S, EHS compliance and teamwork is essential, with late shift availability and overtime as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience in mechanical and electrical fitting within a manufacturing/engineering setting.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
- Understanding of geometric tolerances and common engineering drawing symbols.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, bore micrometers and DTI gauges.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to follow work instructions, processes and quality standards accurately.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to work shifts and support overtime as needed.
- Right to Work in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Carry out mechanical fitting activities, including preparing and building machines for test and fitting drives and couplings.
- Prepare and assemble sub-assemblies, including terminal boxes, exciter bases and frames.
- Measure components to tight tolerances using precision equipment.
- Read and interpret drawings to ensure accurate assembly per requirements.
- Follow defined instructions, quality standards and procedures.
- Maintain quality records and ensure a clean, safe working environment.
- Support other manufacturing and assembly activities as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across manufacturing.
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Job description
GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organisations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
We are looking for a motivated and technically minded Engineering Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role will involve mechanical fitting and sub-assembly preparation, supporting the build and preparation of machines and components for testing.
- Carrying out mechanical fitting activities, including preparing and building machines for test and fitting drives and couplings.
- Preparing and assembling sub-assemblies, including mains and neutral terminal boxes, exciter bases and frames.
- Measuring components to tight tolerances using a range of precision measuring equipment, including micrometres, verniers, bore micrometres and DTI gauges.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring components are assembled accurately and in accordance with requirements.
- Working to defined instructions, quality standards and engineering procedures.
- Completing quality documentation accurately and ensuring all required records are maintained.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with 5S principles.
- Following all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures and safe working practices.
- Working collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to achieve production targets and deadlines.
- Supporting other manufacturing and assembly activities when required.
- Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience of mechanical and electrical fitting within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings and schematics.
- Understanding of geometric tolerances and common engineering drawing symbols.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, bore micrometers and DTI gauges.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Ability to follow work instructions, processes and quality standards accurately.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to use own initiative and work proactively to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Strong commitment to EHS and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Willingness to work shifts, specifically late shift, and provide flexibility to support overtime requirements.
- Right to Work in the UK
- Experience working with large rotating electrical machines, motors or generators.
- Experience working within a Lean Manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience working with tight engineering tolerances and precision measurement equipment.
- Previous experience in a high-volume or technically demanding manufacturing environment.
- Monday to Thursday - 7am to 3.30pm, and,
- Friday - 7am to 12.15pm
Relocation and Visa Sponsorship not provided
Engineering Technicians play a vital role in ensuring our products are assembled to the highest standards of quality, accuracy and reliability before reaching our customers.
By carrying out precise mechanical fitting, sub-assembly and measurement activities, you will directly contribute to the successful manufacture and delivery of critical engineering solutions supporting customers across global energy, maritime and industrial markets.
- Opportunity to work within a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment
- Exposure to large-scale electrical machines and advanced testing technologies
- Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Career development opportunities within engineering and manufacturing
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies supporting the global energy transition
Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce, we encourage and inspire others to grow and achieve success. Join GE Vernova where you can achieve your goals in an environment where you feel a sense of belonging.
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose,The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova LinkedIn.
GE Vernova’s Electrification segment includes Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, Solar and Storage Solutions, -and digital technologies, referred to as Electrification Software. The solutions offered by this segment are essential for the transmission, distribution, conversion, storage, and orchestration of electricity from point of generation to point of consumption.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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