Generator Production Engineer-2
Schenectady, NY - USA
Job Summary
Working closely with design manufacturing quality and operations teams this engineer will support resolution of technical issues contribute to producibility improvements and assist execution throughout the product lifecycle of GE Vernovas 50 Hz and 60 Hz air-cooled hydrogen-cooled and liquid-cooled generators.
This position requires a regular presence on the production floor and flexibility to support operations as needed across 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts.
The scope of responsibility includes support for major generator sub-systems including:
Rotor
Armature (stator) core
Armature winding
Armature core steel punching/lamination
Armature bars
Roles and Responsibilities
Support the technical interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing on the factory floor.
Assist in improving generator design manufacturability while maintaining performance quality safety and cost targets.
Participate in early design and design reviews with a focus on manufacturing feasibility producibility and process capability.
Support resolution of design-to-manufacturing technical issues across the following areas:
Generator rotor
Armature core
Armature winding
Armature core steel punching/lamination
Armature bars
Help translate engineering requirements drawings and specifications into clear direction for manufacturing teams and support implementation.
Partner with shop operations to address nonconformances and deviations and support root cause corrective action and preventive action efforts.
Help identify and mitigate risks associated with design-to-manufacturing transfer.
Capture manufacturing lessons learned and support incorporation into design standards and product improvements.
Support new product introductions design changes and lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable engineering quality and safety standards.
Provide technical support to manufacturing operations across shifts as needed.
Expectations
Support strong alignment between design intent and manufacturing execution
Contribute to reducing manufacturing disruptions caused by design-related issues
Support timely resolution of technical issues affecting production
Contribute to improvements in quality producibility and cost performance
Effectively support design changes and new product introductions
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Strong academic foundation in engineering principles relevant to manufacturing and design.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and technical documentation.
Strong analytical problem-solving communication and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across engineering manufacturing quality and operations teams.
Willingness to learn factory processes manufacturing methods and generator product fundamentals.
Ability to work in a hands-on production environment and maintain shop floor presence.
Desired Characteristics
Relevant co-op internship or other applied engineering experience in manufacturing design or industrial operations.
Exposure to generator technology rotating equipment heavy electrical equipment or similar industrial products.
Familiarity with engineering drawings manufacturing processes and structured problem-solving methods.
Understanding of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
Experience working on cross-functional team projects in academic internship or co-op settings.
Practical hands-on engineering mindset with interest in bridging design and manufacturing.
Strong ownership learning agility and initiative.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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