
Lead Application Engineer
GE Vernova
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $92,800 - $154,700 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design technical solutions using PLCs, I/O systems, and operator stations
- Create network drawings for devices, switches, and hubs
- Build systems for process control and data logging
- Review customer RFPs and develop risk-mitigated technical solutions
- Write detailed technical proposals
- Create RFQ specifications for software packages, PLCs, servers, PCs and other hardware
- Evaluate bids and handle costing with our sourcing team
- Identify project risks and create mitigation plans
- Support field engineering by estimating costs for startup and commissioning
- Sell technical solutions to customers in sectors like Metals and similar industries
- Help manage the commercial risk process
- Work with 3rd party partners to find new growth opportunities
- Optimize solutions to improve project margins
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or) Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years technical experience of some of the processes utilized in GEV’s major markets such as rolling mills and process lines for the metals market
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically within country and abroad as needed by the business up to 30% of time
- Strong track record of working with cross-functional teams
- Well-rounded business acumen – commercial, technical and program execution skills
- Knowledge of various power conversion solutions available in the market across various industries
- Strong time management skills
- Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs
- Strong coordination and influencing skills
- Knowledge of customer financial drivers / needs
- Ability to utilize analytical software and sales tools (CMS, Excel, etc.)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingI/O systems designprocess control systemsdata logging systemsnetwork drawing creationtechnical proposal writingRFQ specification creationcost estimationrisk mitigation planningpower conversion solutions
Soft Skills
cross-functional teamworkbusiness acumentime managementcustomer focuscoordination skillsinfluencing skillscommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering