GE Vernova

Lead Data Engineer - Engineering Systems

GE Vernova • $89K — $148K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering or ECAD systems
  • Proven experience in building tools or workflows to enhance engineering processes
  • Familiarity with structured data and cross-system integration
  • Proficient in Python or similar scripting languages

Responsibilities

  • Build tools and workflows for efficient application and verification of standard designs
  • Develop scripts and automations for data extraction and analysis
  • Partner with engineering teams to enhance database structure and data quality
  • Integrate workflows across engineering and business systems, including Zuken E3
  • Maintain engineering data structures to support standardized design creation
  • Establish governance of the standard component library to ensure consistency
  • Use data to identify process bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling services
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
  • 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 seeking a Lead Data Engineer - Engineering Systems to lead and improve how engineering data, tools, and workflows operate across our organization. This role will focus on building scalable tools, automating engineering processes, and integrating data across systems such as electrical CAD, product configurators, MES, and other digital platforms. This role is critical to improving the quality, governance, and integration of engineering data across key systems, including the Zuken E3 electrical CAD (ECAD) environment.

The ideal candidate brings a strong data and automation foundation, an engineering mindset, and the ability to work across systems to improve how standard designs are applied, configured, verified, and released. This person will help reduce manual work, improve data quality, support BOM accuracy, and increase engineering throughput through automation and decision support.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Build tools and workflows that help engineers apply, configure, and verify standard designs more efficiently
  • Develop scripts, automations, and data workflows to extract, clean, consolidate, and analyze data across engineering and business systems
  • Partner with engineering teams to improve database structure, data quality, and reusability of electrical design content
  • Integrate data and workflows across engineering and business systems, including Zuken E3 (ECAD software), product configurators, and related platforms
  • Improve and maintain engineering data structures within systems such as Zuken E3 (ECAD software) to support standardized design creation, variant logic, and option selections
  • Establish governance and control of the standard component library to drive consistency and reduce uncontrolled component selection and part number proliferation
  • Develop and maintain component library and BOM-related data structures to support migration to newer electrical CAD software versions and standardized panel layout and 3D design capabilities
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, digital, and IT teams to develop scalable solutions that improve engineering productivity and downstream execution
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison with Zuken to align on software best practices, database architecture, issue resolution, and upgrade execution
  • Use data to support decision-making, identify process bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement in engineering operations

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Technology, or related technical field from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, ECAD systems, or product data management in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience building tools, scripts, or workflows that improve engineering or operational processes
  • Experience working with structured data, databases, and cross-system integration
  • Experience with Python or similar scripting/programming languages

Desired Characteristics
  • Experience with Zuken E3 or similar ECAD platforms
  • Familiarity with electrical engineering workflows, schematics, component libraries, bills of materials, and engineering databases
  • Familiarity with PLM systems and structured engineering data governance
  • Strong understanding of engineering data governance, database architecture, and data quality improvement
  • Ability to translate engineering process pain points into scalable technical solutions
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, digital, and external software providers
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to improve data accuracy, consistency, and usability
  • Prior experience with low-voltage control components, panel layouts, or wiring systems is preferred


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 October 05, 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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Embark on a career at GE Vernova and contribute to the transformation of the energy landscape. GE Vernova’s team is at the forefront of innovation, driving growth and sustainability with cutting-edge technology. Lead in a unique role where industry expertise meets leadership in energy innovation. GE Vernova provides a platform where professionals can leverage their skills to influence global energy solutions. Engage with a team of experts dedicated to pioneering developments in the energy sector. GE Vernova is home to a dynamic team focused on creating impactful solutions that address global energy challenges.

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