North America Systems Validation Leader

GE-Vernova-; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx cover

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC, USA, seeks a North America Systems Validation Leader to coordinate field validation for the Megawatt Constrained product portfolio. You will drive risk reduction, enable rapid issue resolution, and shape validation strategy with significant autonomy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering and at least 7 years in wind turbine tech or industrial validation. Relocation to Greenville and 30–40% travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Wind turbine technology or industrial testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of field validation testing and data acquisition for MW Constrained products.
• Design and construct test facilities, instrumentation systems and test software.
• Develop data collection, data science, data processing, and automation for validation use.
• Develop instrumentation methods and standardization for program needs.
• Lead validation data strategies to expedite learnings and risk reduction.
• Lead deployment of resources to maximize ROI for field validation.
• Manage strategic relationships with third-party vendors for validation and certification.
• Manage a large global team across validation and systems engineering.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The North America Systems Validation Leader is responsible for the overall coordination of all field validation efforts for the Megawatt Constrained product portfolio. This individual is responsible for enabling the prompt risk reduction during product introduction and resolution of emerging issues through field validation. There is a high level of autonomy within the role so there is significant opportunity for strategy development and execution.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of field validation testing and data acquisition for use in the design, validation, and certification of all Megawatt Constrained (MWC) segment products.
• Test campaigns owned by the team include GE owned engineering prototypes and customer units.
• Responsible for design and construction of test facilities, instrumentation systems and the development of test software.
• Develops advances in data collection, data science, data processing, and automation to increase the use of validation data throughout the entire design and validation cycle of MWC products.
• Develops advances in instrumentation methods and science based on program needs, driving standardization where beneficial.
• Develops strategies for how validation data is used to expedite learnings, resolution of field issues, and risk reduction.
• Leads the implementation of best practices to improve processes related to the planning, execution, and analysis of validation tests.
• Leads the deployment of resources to maximize the return on investment for field validation in accordance with program needs.
• Manages strategic relationships with 3rd party vendors for the purposes of field validation and certification.
• Manages a large global team that covers a wide variety of job functions within validation and systems engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Wind turbine technology or industrial testing and validation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Relocation to Greenville, SC is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel 30-40% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to break down complex issues, determine possible courses of action and enable effective decision making.
• Has an understanding of how field test and development integrates with others in the engineering function.
• System or product-level mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects of large scope.
• Experience with data analysis for the purposes of engineering validation.
• Experience with data processing or automation.
• Hands-on field experience for the purposes of installation, commissioning, validation or similar.
• Experience with wind turbine certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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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 $131,700.00 and $219,300.00.

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

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• 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
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 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.