GE Vernova

Lead System Mechanical Design Engineer

GE Vernova • $85K — $164K *
Wilmington, NC 28403In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • 4+ years of mechanical design or systems engineering experience
  • 2+ years of experience with AutoCAD or similar mechanical design software
  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical drawing/drafting development

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality engineering mechanical cabinet drawings for retrofit applications
  • Develop creative solutions to simplify complex engineering problems
  • Prepare design specifications and mechanical drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor
  • Engage with customers to define scope and review technical results
  • Collaborate with the technical leader to establish work plans and timelines
  • Apply engineering principles to confirm performance expectations
  • Provide clear analysis documentation following GE engineering guidelines
  • Manage multiple priorities effectively to meet project deadlines

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for non-local candidates
  • Access to a collaborative engineering environment at GE Hitachi
  • Opportunity to work on complex challenges in nuclear power technology
  • Engagement with customers and stakeholders on innovative engineering solutions
  • Professional development through exposure to advanced engineering practices
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Job Description Summary
The I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Mechanical Design Engineer works within the I&C Engineering team of the GE Hitachi (GEH) Engineering organization. The I&C team is responsible for designing and implementing I&C electronic hardware and software for I&C systems for Nuclear Power Plants. The I&C System team has strong interfaces with electronic hardware design and plant system operations. This role requires technical problem solving, strong mechanical skills and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GEH business functions. This position is for the mechanical design of cabinets/cable routing for retrofit applications.

The work location for this role is Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided if not already local).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:
  • The I&C System/Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering mechanical cabinet drawings utilized in the retrofit applications of new I&C Electronic System replacement. Work scope typically includes the following essential responsibilities:
  • Develop creative solutions and reduce complexity to create accurate and effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
  • Typical System/test activities will include preparing design specifications and developing mechanical drawings utilizing AutoCAD and Inventor tool suit. These cabinet drawing will include mechanical layout and cable routing solutions.
  • Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
  • Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
  • Apply engineering fundamentals and 1st order engineering principles to establish and/or confirm expected performance.
  • Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures.
  • Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline. Communicate effectively to leadership the status of work activities.
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum 4 years of mechanical design or systems engineering experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with AutoCAD, inventor or similar mechanical software tool suites.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical drawing/drafting development.


Eligibility Requirements:
  • The work location for this role is Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided if not already local
  • 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:
  • Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving.
  • Effective us of data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience understanding standards that meets and delivers desired functionality using technology selected for the project.
  • Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly.
  • Contributes to creative solutions and challenges status quo.
  • Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption.


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.

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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