Engineering Technician

IF1874 GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development

Safety culture

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United Kingdom seeks a technically minded Engineering Technician to join its manufacturing team. You will perform mechanical fitting, sub-assembly preparation and measurement to support testing and delivery of our electrical machines.

You will read engineering drawings, work to tight tolerances, maintain 5S and EHS standards, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical fitting in a manufacturing/engineering setting.
• Ability to read and work accurately from drawings and schematics.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and drawing symbols.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore micrometers, DTI).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain quality records.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical fitting and assemble machines for test.
• Prepare and assemble sub-assemblies including terminal boxes and frames.
• Measure components to tight tolerances using precision equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure correct assembly.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow EHS procedures.
• Document quality records accurately and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Schematic interpretation

Geometric tolerances

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Initiative & proactive

EHS adherence

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Bore micrometers

DTI gauges

Job description

Job Description Summary

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. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment is assembled accurately and safely, working to engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards to support the successful delivery of our products.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• 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.

Additional Information

Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday – 7am to 4.30pm, and, Friday – 7am to 12.15pm

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Why This Role Matters

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.

What We Offer

• 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.
• Inclusion and Diversity 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.

About GE Vernova

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 and LinkedIn.

Electrification Segment

GE Vernova’s Electrification segment includes Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, Solar and Storage Solutions, —collectively referred to as Electrification Systems —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.