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Lead Process Engineer Joining Technologies

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Greenville, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 98400 - 164000
Posted: 12 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
The AMRT Global Process Development team is seeking a Lead Engineer Laser Cladding to join our Joining Technology Team and play a critical role in advancing our global repair capabilities. This position will serve as a technical engineer focused on the development qualification and execution of repairs using Laser Cladding technology supporting our global RVS service center network.

The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise in laser cladding processes metallurgical principles repair development and industrial execution along with the ability to work across regions and functions to standardize best practices solve complex repair challenges and support implementation at scale.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring close partnership with NRI and LCE engineering service centers operations quality and supply chain to ensure safe repeatable and high-quality repair solutions that meet business and customer needs.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical development and industrialization of Laser Cladding repair processes for service applications.
  • Provide global engineering support to RVS service centers in the assessment development qualification and execution of repairs using Laser Cladding technology.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Laser Cladding process parameters equipment materials metallurgy and repair performance.
  • Develop and maintain engineering standards repair procedures process documentation and best practices to enable consistent deployment across global locations.
  • Partner with service center teams to troubleshoot process equipment and quality issues related to Laser Cladding repairs.
  • Support the qualification and validation of new repair methods new technology platforms process capability metallurgical evaluation NDE requirements and performance verification.
  • Collaborate with design materials manufacturing and quality teams to ensure repairs are technically sound compliant and executable in production environments.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality cycle time cost and process robustness.
  • Support technology transfer and capability build-up across global service centers through training coaching and hands-on technical guidance.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for repair deviations or field/service issues.
  • Contribute to long-term strategy for Laser Cladding capability expansion and modernization within the repair network.
  • Travel globally as needed to support implementation issue resolution and capability development.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Metallurgy Welding Engineering or related technical field; in lieu of degree min. 5 years of experience in Welding and 4 years of experience in Laser Cladding technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing GT repair processes in an industrial or service environment.
  • Experience supporting cross-functional teams in solving complex technical and operational challenges.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 10-15% yearly.

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience supporting global service centers repair shops or manufacturing sites.
  • Knowledge of turbine rotating equipment or high-value component repair processes.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry codes standards and AMRT repair qualification methodologies.
  • Experience with process automation or programming.
  • Project leadership or technical experience in a matrixed global organization.
  • Strong practical execution mindset
  • Customer-focused and solution-oriented
  • Comfortable working in ambiguity and driving standardization
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
  • Hands-on collaborative and action-oriented

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 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 $98400.00 and $164000.00. 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 candidates 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 August 10 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 24/7 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.

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