GE Vernova

Generator Insulation and Nonmetallic Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required
  • 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering environments
  • Understanding of high voltage insulation systems and nonmetallic materials
  • Strong analytical, experimental, and statistical skills
  • Ability to work well in cross-functional teams with good interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Test and characterize high voltage insulation systems and nonmetallic materials
  • Define performance requirements and qualification programs for insulation components
  • Develop and oversee testing plans for insulation/nonmetallic materials
  • Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for performance and warranty issues
  • Develop and validate testing methods for insulation systems
  • Provide lab support for tooling and test equipment development
  • Maintain lab equipment with internal facilities and external vendors

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and 24/7 nurse resource
  • Employee Assistance Program with counseling services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) matching
  • Tuition and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
A Generator technology engineer with a focus on Nonmetallic Engineering and Testing. The role is an individual contributor responsible for the conceptual design, performance analysis, and verification of generator components. This involves the application of Chemical, Electrical and Physical (Mechanical) properties of materials. Other activities will be interfacing with and supporting manufacturing, suppliers and business partners to assure that design intent from conceptual definition to finished product is achieved. The engineer has latitude for independent action, judgment, and decision, with the support of senior engineers and technical leaders within the lab and design centers of excellence. The role requires the ability to integrate successfully into a global team of engineers and provide consultation to other teams to convey data and test outcomes and impacts on products.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Testing and characterization of high voltage insulation systems and nonmetallic materials used in large electrical generators
  • Define mechanical/thermal/electrical performance requirements, process improvement, and qualification programs for stator and rotor electrical insulation & nonmetallic components.
  • Develop electrical, mechanical, and thermal testing plans for insulation/nonmetallic materials and oversee or perform tests as needed. Interpret test results and recommend appropriate actions.
  • Support RCA investigations for performance and warranty issues on generator rotor and stator insulation/nonmetallic materials.
  • Develop and validate testing methods related to insulation systems, as well as analytical troubleshooting of instrumentation, equipment and test methods.
  • Provide lab support for tooling and test equipment development/advancement.
  • Define/perform lab equipment maintenance with internal facilities repair and external equipment vendors.


Required Qualifications
  • BS/MS Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering related environments.
  • Ability to understand high voltage insulation systems and related nonmetallic materials, chemically, Thermally, and mechanically.
  • Analytical, experimental, statistical aptitude.
  • Ability to be a cross-functional team member with good interpersonal skills.


Desired Characteristics
  • Experience with rotating electrical machinery or electric power engineering
  • Experience with mechanical testing for stress strain relationships, life cycle testing
  • Demonstrated project management skills, and team player mindset, deep curiosity for engineering challenges.


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 June 11, 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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