Senior Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m;

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Engineer - Mechanical Engineering to join the Large Structures team within Wind Machine Head Engineering. You will guide design of mechanical components, mentor peers, and coordinate interfaces across teams to ensure robust turbine solutions.

You will develop drawings and specs, perform risk assessments, and drive lifecycle management from concept through field support, with travel up to 20% and a focus on high-quality, compliant engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical structural parts for wind turbine assemblies.
• Coordinate interfaces across mechanical systems with cross-functional teams.
• Develop drawings and specifications for sourcing components.
• Lead risk assessment and validation test planning.
• Mentor team and contribute to lifecycle management.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

CAe tools (Ansys)

CAD (Unigraphics NX)

PLM tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The position of Senior Engineer - Mechanical Engineering is part of the Large Structures team within GE Vernova’s Wind Machine Head Engineering Subsection. This team is responsible for the comprehensive lifecycle management and support of mechanical hardware, including Large castings, Mechanical Rotor Locks and Gearbox mount systems. Their duties cover new product and technology introduction, validation and testing, field support, and root cause analysis. The Senior Engineer - Mechanical Engineering will oversee the design and development of mechanical components, gaining full exposure to the product lifecycle. They will also guide and mentor the team by providing technical guidance and collaborating with diverse, cross‑functional teams to conduct component trade studies and deliver design outcomes. GE’s Vernova Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100+ GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments including both onshore and offshore. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer - Mechanical Engineering you will:
Design engineering solutions for mechanical structural parts (Bedplate castings, Low speed Rotor lock and Gearbox mount systems) of a wind turbine.
Work closely with other engineering teams within GE Vernova Wind teams to coordinate interfaces between mechanical systems and components.
Develop engineering drawings and specification requirements for sourcing of wind turbine components.
Perform technical risk assessment and execute validation test plans to mitigate risks.
Assist in issue resolution of mechanical components for fielded turbines.
Guide and mentor team in technical problem solving.
Collaborate with cross functional teams for managing the product life cycle, including prime contributor to component team strategy, Multigeneration Product Plan (MGPP) and Multigeneration Technology Plan (MGTP).
Collaboration with System, Sub‑System, and component Engineers to integrate components into overall turbine design while satisfying turbine and interface requirements.
Maintain “Systems Thinking” mindset and higher‑level turbine system requirements to understand the needs and implications of potential component changes and impacts to the rest of the machine.
Ownership of design tool maintenance to ensure “fit for use” including design practice, design tools and lessons learned documentation updates.
Own risk identification and mitigation process including dFMEA and design verification.
Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs and specifications applying all GE and industry processes, standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Engineering/Technology & Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience). For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)). Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills Working knowledge of CAE (preferably Ansys), CAD (preferably Unigraphics NX 3D-CAD), and PLM tools Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of time For roles in USA - Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position opening.

Desired Characteristics

Wind turbine structural component expertise Technical problem solving experience including NPI design, NTI development, problem solving & RCA resolution, method/tool development, and related items Highly motivated, self‑starter, energetic, positive, flexible in changing environments. Proven track record of structured approach to problem solving, learning agility and system thinking Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams in an international environment Strong systems thinker: ability to assess tradeoffs, effectively assess risk, and optimize results. Proven ability to drive process improvement, standard work, and utilize Lean design principles.

Relocation Assistance Provided

Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer

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).

Salary

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off

Company Mission

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. www.gevernova.com