Lab Welding & Advanced Manufacturing Specialist

GE Vernova; Elgin Township (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova's Advanced Research Center seeks a Specialist in Mechanical Systems Design, Manufacturing and Inspection to support development and prototyping of advanced manufacturing processes. You will assist with fabrication, machine setup, data collection, and lab operations for metal additive manufacturing, welding, cladding, and laser processing.

The role involves collaborating with engineers, machinists, facilities, and EHS teams to ensure safe, accurate execution across multiple projects

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/related field with 3+ years lab/research experience.
• 3+ years of experience with fabrication, assembly, operation, maintenance, or troubleshooting of mechanical/manufacturing equipment.
• 3+ years of experience using common inspection and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for advanced manufacturing R&D programs.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot lab and manufacturing equipment for metal additive manufacturing, welding, cladding, laser processing, machining.
• Fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair prototype hardware, fixtures, tooling, and test articles.
• Prepare and handle raw materials, powders, wire, feedstock, coupons, and consumables for development builds.
• Machine setup, calibration, routine maintenance, and safe operation of equipment.
• Assist engineers in executing experimental plans, process development trials, and prototype builds
• Install and support sensors, instrumentation, and process monitoring equipment.
• Collect, organize, and document process data, build parameters, equipment settings, and observations.

Skills

Fabrication & assembly

Inspection tools

Laboratory experience

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in mechanical/related field

Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

GE Vernova's Advanced Research Center seeks a Specialist in Mechanical Systems Design, Manufacturing and Inspection to support development and prototyping of advanced manufacturing processes. You will assist with fabrication, machine setup, data collection, and lab operations for metal additive manufacturing, welding, cladding, and laser processing.

The role involves collaborating with engineers, machinists, facilities, and EHS teams to ensure safe, accurate execution across multiple projects