Develop design specifications, create, and mature design concepts, provide procurement support, generate drawings and design documentation, and provide testing oversight
Interface with Business Project Managers, Technical Project Engineers, Sourcing, equipment manufacturers, and with engineering teams within GE and partner companies
Mechanical Component Design activities supporting BWRs, BWRX-300 SMR, and Gen-IV reactor technologies including Natrium and ARC SFRs
Provide technical guidance and leadership, oversee project scheduling and resource planning, develop talent through mentorship, and act as the point-of-contact between your engineering team and both internal and external customers
Operate in a matrixed engineering team to ensure high quality deliverables in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines
Lead the analysis, design, test, and integration of mechanical components and equipment required to define and support projects that meet business standards and program / product requirements
Perform fundamental engineering hand calculations and modeling
Prepare and present design reviews and technical reports to internal and external customers
Lead/facilitate discussion and information exchange to promote open dialogue including working effectively in a matrixed team environment
Work closely with Sourcing and Fabricators to provide technical support
Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 8 years of mechanical component design experience
9+ years of experience performing independent, or preferably team based, component design of technical reviews including product requirements management, technical risk tracking/retirement, technical reviews, procurement, and fabrication support (desired)
9+ years of experience with applicable industry standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, BWRVIP reports) (desired)
Prior nuclear industry experience is highly preferred, including experience with technical support of Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and /or other complex mechanical equipment design technical environment (desired)
Experience with Sodium Fast Reactor technology and design (desired)
Experience with Control Rod Drives or Fine Motion Control Rod Drives (desired)
Experience with Nuclear Core & Fuel design (desired)
Experience with the selection and use of lifting and rigging equipment including load path definition, alignment with ANSI and AMSE guidance and requirements, and safety factor determination (desired)
Ability to troubleshoot improperly functioning equipment and implement changes
Working knowledge of modern fabrication processes and practices
Familiarity with tolerances, jointure, welding, and material selection
Experience with a variety of fabrication techniques including conventional machining, welding, and EDM
Familiarity with Lean
Experience with Inventor, Inventor Vault, and product lifecycle management software
Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design (desired)
Proficiency with ANSYS Finite Element Analysis (FEA) analysis (desired)
Strong interpersonal and proven leadership skills
Proven ability to think strategically, be creative, and work efficiently
Knowledge of Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T) practices
Knowledge of the ASME/AWS codes
Eligibility to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government (if applicable)
Legal authorization to work in the United States (GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States)
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach
24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Eligibility for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
mechanical component designengineering hand calculationsmodelingfabrication techniquesFinite Element Analysis (FEA)3D CAD designGeometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T)technical risk trackingprocurement supportload path definition