GE Vernova

GE Vernova Engineer - Mechanics of Materials

GE Vernova • $80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field
  • 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute mechanical testing programs for various material properties
  • Manage testing schedules, budgets, and relationships with testing facilities
  • Analyze test data for material properties and trend identification
  • Perform microscopic evaluation of metallurgical structures
  • Generate technical reports and presentations for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to a 24/7 nurse-based resource and Health Coach
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
We are looking for a motivated engineer to join our Gas Power team. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role where you will own the end-to-end process of mechanical testing programs. You'll be the bridge between lab data and product design, ensuring that our new technologies are safe, efficient, and ready for the world. If you are a strong communicator who loves data and can juggle multiple moving parts, come help us engineer the next generation of power.

Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Design and execute comprehensive mechanical testing programs including tensile, fatigue, creep, fracture toughness, and environmental exposure testing
  • Manage testing schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships for internal/external testing facilities
  • Analyze test data to extract material properties and identify trends
  • Perform microscopic evaluation of metallurgical structures of tested material to enhance prediction capability
  • Generate technical reports and presentations communicating test results, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders


Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience in engineering


Eligibility Requirements:

  • The required work location is Greenville, SC (relocation assistance is available)
  • Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required. We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.
  • 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.


Desired Characteristics:

  • Previous internship experience
  • Knowledge of nickel and steel alloys and their strengthening / deformation mechanisms
  • Knowledge of mechanical testing such as tensile, fatigue, and creep
  • Knowledge of fracture mechanics
  • Experience in test data analysis
  • Familiarity with advanced materials (superalloys, additive manufacturing)
  • Programming skills (Python, MATLAB) for data processing and automation
  • Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
  • Effective at working independently on complex tasks and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a high performance, cross-functional team to drive impactful results
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and support tasks
  • Experience and familiarity with common software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)


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

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 29, 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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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