Wind Blade Structural Design Engineer (FEA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Structural Design Engineer to lead composite structure design and analysis for the wind turbine blade, delivering FEA results from predesign to factory implementation. You will work with Lead Structural Engineer and cross-functional teams to ensure robust design, regulatory compliance, and timely communication of results.

The role requires strong knowledge of ABAQUS/PATRAN, and a track record of coordinating with test and validation centers, customers, and certification bodies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or Civil Structural Engineering from a reputed university.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Global experience with proven ability to work with international and/or cross-functional teams across cultural boundaries.
• Fluent in English, Verbal & Written.

Responsibilities

• Own composite structure design & analysis for NPI blade and develop design solutions that are competitive in performance, cost, and quality.
• Partner closely with Lead Structural Engineer to deliver FEA results within stringent timeline from predesign phase to implementation in factory.
• Perform FEA analysis of composite structure concepts using ABAQUS, PATRAN & In-house tools.
• Highlight critical design risks for failure modes related to 3D FE evaluation and suggest mitigation plan.
• Ensure documentation of FEA results on final design to ensure fulfilment of all certification and internal design criterions for the blade structure.
• Collaborate with Test and Validation center of excellence to ensure necessary FEA evaluation for Test blade by ensuring all regulatory compliance and internal test requirements.
• Support in technical discussions/meetings related to blade structure with customers and/or certification bodies and represent GEV.
• Lead and/or participate as a presenter and/or reviewer in structure design reviews.
• Contribute towards root cause analysis of blade failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Global experience

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or Civil Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or Civil Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

PATRAN

In-house tools

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Structural Design Engineer to lead composite structure design and analysis for the wind turbine blade, delivering FEA results from predesign to factory implementation. You will work with Lead Structural Engineer and cross-functional teams to ensure robust design, regulatory compliance, and timely communication of results.

The role requires strong knowledge of ABAQUS/PATRAN, and a track record of coordinating with test and validation centers, customers, and certification bodies