Technology Manager Mechanical Structures and Durability

BR2305 GE Vernova Global Services GmbH, Sucursal en España; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Advanced Research in Niskayuna, NY, seeks a Technology Manager for the Mechanical Structures & Durability lab to lead a world-class team of researchers in inventing aerodynamic, thermal, and structural solutions for GE Vernova’s next-generation products. You will collaborate across Power, Wind, and Electrification to align roadmaps with business needs.

You will mentor engineers, partner with manufacturing and product leaders, and drive strategic technical execution, safety, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related with minimum 6 years of relevant experience OR Master’s with minimum 10 years.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience leading technical programs or R&D in structural mechanics, durability, fatigue analysis, or related engineering discipline.
• Direct management experience leading teams of 3+ engineers or scientists and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Define the Future: translate complex structural challenges into a multi-generational technology roadmap.
• Build a robust portfolio of research programs for structural mechanics and durability across GE Vernova businesses.
• Lead Innovation from concepts to field-deployed structural solutions.
• Shape the Vision with Chief Engineers and Business Leaders to align with Power, Wind, and Electrification needs.
• Mentor a team of elite researchers and foster a culture of rigor, safety, and bold experimentation.

Skills

Structural mechanics

Durability

Fatigue analysis

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

FEA software

Probabilistic durability modeling

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future. Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the front‑row of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy. As the Technology Manager for the Mechanical Structures & Durability lab, you will lead a world class team of Researchers focused on inventing and developing aerodynamic, thermal and fluid dynamic solutions for the next generation of GE Vernova’s products and services. In order to achieve this, you will work with the leaders of the manufacturing, services, engineering and product teams across GE Vernova Power, Renewables, and Electrification businesses to develop structural mechanics and durability technology roadmaps aligned with the business’ product, manufacturing and lean roadmaps. You will also work with technology leaders at the GE Vernova Advanced Research and external partners such as government agencies to define strategy and programs and then act as an enabler for team execution. The Technology Manager will drive technical and organizational strategy, ensure team execution and operational excellence, and provide guidance and coaching to team members on technical and career direction.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define the Future: You will translate complex structural challenges into a multi-generational technology roadmap, bridging the gap between theoretical research and real-world industrial scale.
• Build a robust portfolio of Research programs to drive structural mechanics and durability of products across the GE Vernova businesses (Power, Wind, and Electrification).
• Lead Innovation: You’ll spearhead early-stage development, from "napkin sketch" concepts to field-deployed structural solutions.
• Shape the Vision: As a strategic partner to our Chief Engineers and Business Leaders, you will ensure our structural research strategy is perfectly aligned with the global needs of Power, Wind, and Electrification.
• Build the Next Generation: You will mentor a team of elite researchers, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, psychological safety, and bold experimentation.

Required Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience — OR — Master's degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience leading technical programs or R&D efforts in structural mechanics, durability, fatigue analysis, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• People Leadership: Proven direct management experience leading teams of 3 or more engineers or scientists, with demonstrated ability to develop talent, navigate performance, and build high-performing organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; this role is not eligible for immigration or visa sponsorship. This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws. Consistent with U.S. export regulations, we can only consider applicants who are “U.S. persons” as defined by law. Must be willing to work onsite at GE Vernova Advanced Research, Niskayuna, NY — onsite presence is essential to support hands‑on collaboration and direct reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of successfully contributing to, writing and executing on competitive proposals with U.S. government agencies such as DOE, ARPA‑E, DOD, DARPA, or equivalent federal sponsors.
• Industrial application experience in mechanical engineering with emphasis on structural mechanics and durability — with direct exposure to the challenges of scaling structural solutions from lab research into production environments.
• Demonstrated success in transitioning R&D technology into commercial or industrial products, including full lifecycle ownership from concept through deployment.
• Experience leading or collaborating with global or geographically distributed teams across multiple business functions and engineering disciplines in a matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with advanced structural analysis tools such as FEA (finite element analysis), probabilistic durability modeling, fatigue life prediction, or related computational methods.
• Understanding of customer needs and competitive industry trends in power generation, wind energy, or electrification — with the ability to convert insights into technology strategy.
• Track record of building and sustaining a culture of safety and continuous improvement within a technical research or engineering organization.
• Experience with Lean methodologies applied in a research, product development, or early-stage technology environment.
• Active presence in the professional community through conference participation, publications, or technical society leadership that advances GE Vernova’s external reputation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to present complex structural mechanics concepts to executive and non-technical business audiences.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: 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. 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. www.gevernova.com