Lead Systems Engineer

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to guide cross-functional teams in the design, integration, and optimization of turbine systems. You will focus on corrective actions with Root Cause Analysis and ensure safety and high availability of turbines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and hands-on experience in system-level design and trade studies. You will lead Emergent Repair programs, coordinate with program management, and communicate technical

Qualifications

• Ability to break down complex issues and enable decision making.
• System- or product-level mindset for traceable design decisions.
• Experience with design trade-offs and system integration concepts.
• Wind turbine design, installation, operation, maintenance, or repair exposure.
• Requirements definition, decomposition and translation expertise.
• Strong communication for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Emergent Repair programs to return turbines to service.
• Collaborate with Root Cause Analysis to develop long-term corrective actions.
• Guide design decisions with program management and product line teams.
• Lead technical program teams on system trade-offs with safety and cost focus.
• Manage requirements flow down to optimize product offering and competitiveness.
• Share lessons learned and drive standard work improvements.

Skills

Complex issue analysis

System mindset

Trade-off design

Wind turbine experience

Requirements decomposition

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to field operation. A successful Lead Systems Engineer impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. They are guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The focus of this role will be supporting the implementation of corrective actions in collaboration with Root Cause Analysis. The role will also be responsible for Emergent Repair programs ensuring that complex problems are resolved with a focus on technician safety and turbine availability. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for execution for Emergent Repair programs to resolve complex issues and return turbines to service. Responsible for collaboration with Root Cause Analysis team to develop repairs for long term corrective actions. Identify and develop programs to drive down time to return units to service Partner with Program Management and Product Line to guide optimal design decisions for current products, new products, and commercial deals to achieve business objectives Lead technical program teams on system trade-offs and optimizations with a focus on Safety and reducing Services Costs. Communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation and presentation of technical material to internal and external audiences Lead Services investments from pre-conceptual design work through design, validation and launch, prioritizing and managing risks on safety, quality, delivery, and cost Effectively manage program requirements and requirement flow down to optimize product offering and competitiveness Work with Systems Leaders to leverage lessons learned, best practices, process improvements and standard work.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college Minimum of 2 years of significant experience in Engineering/Technology Desired Characteristics Ability to break down complex issues, determine possible courses of action, and enable effective decision making System or product-level mindset Conceptual design and/or system-level trade-off experience Wind turbine experience in design, installation, operation, maintenance or repairs Requirements definition, decomposition, and/or translation experience Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

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: Yes For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

• Available 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, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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