3rd Shift Mechanical Engineering Technician

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a 3rd Shift Technician to maintain manufacturing capability, ensure production continuity, and drive continuous improvement on the line. You will troubleshoot specialized equipment, enforce quality standards, and act as the on-floor SME during overnight operations.

You will work 11pm–7am onsite, collaborate with engineers and operators to minimize downtime, optimize processes, and verify documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical discipline or 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in a technical manufacturing role
• 100% onsite position and ability to work 11pm-7am

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues in real-time with engineers and operators to prevent line stoppages
• Assist in dispositioning stator bars and conduct documentation audits
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical production equipment including Shape Check systems and resistor towers
• Authorize shipments after verifying completion status and quality compliance
• Provide on-floor MES support and guidance on operations terminology and equipment operation
• Lead initiatives to optimize production processes and equipment reliability
• Assist lab and industrialization teams with stator bar testing

Skills

Troubleshooting

Operator coaching

Documentation accuracy

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

High School Diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

MES systems

Shape Check systems

Stator bar testing equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

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.

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.
• 100% Onsite Position
• Able to work 11pm-7am

Desired Characteristics

• 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.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For Candidates Applying To a U.S. Based Position Only

• The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 25, 2026.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.