R&D Engineer

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach access

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an R&D Engineer to design fluid and mechanical accessories for gas turbine power plants, driving innovation and sustainable solutions within a broad network of GE teams and suppliers.

You will lead design activities from concept through validation, maintain milestones, and support tender analysis under technical leadership. This role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with opportunities for cross-functional impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or Aeronautical engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in Mechanical & Fluids engineering and/or quality in Power, Aeronautics, Chemical or Automotive industry.
• Lean and Quality oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Design next generation products of the gas turbine power plant and accessories from the engineering launch to the field validation, with focus on highest safety, quality, delivery and cost, in that order.
• Comply with R&D process and manage milestones, design with a relative autonomy, get frequent validation from peers, Technical Leaders and Controlled Title Holders. Present design in front of the board of reviewers and close action items
• Develop and implement controlled design/analysis tools and methods as specified by leaders, to improve Standard Work and decrease cost of poor quality (CoPQ)
• Collaborate with internal engineering and program management teams, Chief Engineering Office, manufacturing engineering, and external suppliers to create cohesive design
• Support tendering bid packages for out of standard requests, by doing high level preliminary analysis under the guidance of technical leaders
• Support root cause analysis leader with high sense of urgency, to improve products and execute corrective actions on existing designs
• Work cross-functionally with partner organizations to improve variable cost and drive usage of standard product for enhanced quality and delivery

Skills

Mechanical & Fluids eng

3D modeling

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or Aeronautical engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The R&D Engineer is responsible for the design of new fluid & mechanical accessories systems and equipment of the gas turbine (GT) power plant for R&D programs.

The R&D Engineer works with a broad network of engineers within GE Vernova, including technical experts, Platform, Configuration and Product Management teams, and also with critical suppliers, to develop innovative and sustainable designs solutions in adherence to the R&D process. The Engineer creates and uses tools, sizes, designs and analyses the product to meet its requirements. The Engineer also responds to project-driven R&D programs through the support of the tendering bid packages for early preliminary assessment and up to the development of the solution through the project execution phase. This position offers a broad, cross-functional, and variable work scope for a driven, self-motivated engineer.

Job Description

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

We operate with a founder’s mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.

What impact you’ll make

As an Engineer, R&D, in Plant Mechanical Engineering organization, you will be an active contributor of the development of new products focused on delivering a more sustainable power and with flawless quality.

Job Description:

What you’ll do

• Design next generation products of the gas turbine power plant and accessories from the engineering launch to the field validation, with focus on highest safety, quality, delivery and cost, in that order
• Comply with R&D process and manage milestones, design with a relative autonomy, get frequent validation from peers, Technical Leaders and Controlled Title Holders. Present design in front of the board of reviewers and close action items
• Develop and implement controlled design/analysis tools and methods as specified by leaders, to improve Standard Work and decrease cost of poor quality (CoPQ)
• Collaborate with internal engineering and program management teams, Chief Engineering Office, manufacturing engineering, and external suppliers to create cohesive design
• Support tendering bid packages for out of standard requests, by doing high level preliminary analysis under the guidance of technical leaders
• Support root cause analysis leader with high sense of urgency, to improve products and execute corrective actions on existing designs
• Work cross-functionally with partner organizations to improve variable cost and drive usage of standard product for enhanced quality and delivery

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or Aeronautical engineering
• 2+ years of experience in Mechanical & Fluids engineering and/or quality in Power, Aeronautics, Chemical or Automotive industry
• Lean and Quality oriented Culture

What will make you stand out

• You have a passion for innovation, and product development in the gas turbine combined cycle space, comfortable to deal with unknowns and different perspectives from technical experts
• You have experience with mechanical, processes, thermal and fluid flow analysis tools; you can handle 3D models and read Schematics/Diagrams
• You are data-driven engineer with analytical skills able to design products with a focus on Safety and Quality, and able to lead Lean process continuous improvement
• You bring a clear-thinker mindset, you are able to break large, complex problems into an achievable timeline with individual deliverables and stakeholders/approvers driving to prompt resolution.
• You have excellent communications skills, good attitude, self-starter, well-balanced, team player able to work in a multi-cultural environment

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, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 03, 2026. 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 24/9 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.