Automated Tooling Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Automated Tooling Engineer providing technical direction on NDE activities for nuclear power plant inspections. Supporting GE Vernova's mission to electrify the world while decarbonizing it.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,600 - $95,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical direction and oversight of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) activities on nuclear power plant inspection projects
Support planning of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) project schedule and delivery
Provide task leadership, technical direction, work coordination and supervision of work teams composed of GVH and contingent worker personnel
Communicate with customers and supervise up to 15 contractors and co-workers
Prepare automated tooling and equipment prior to nuclear power plant outage inspections
Perform In-Vessel UT inspection activities at nuclear customer sites
Evaluating and documenting performance issues at inspections and working in the off season to improve the tooling and procedures to correct the issues identified
Participate in the development of new NDE techniques and tooling improvements
Support business activities including inspection tooling and technique development, Commercial Operations and Planning & Staffing and Training
Perform duties and complete assignments while maintaining GVH standards for integrity, safety and quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field from accredited college or university
Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to domestically and internationally plant sites
Ability and willingness to relocate to Wilmington, NC
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to climb 10 flights of stairs twice per day
Ability to pass respirator fit test and physical
Ability to pass Fitness for Duty requirements
Ability to work under high stress conditions
Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled and radioactively contaminated areas
Ability and willingness to work 12 hrs./day and 7 days/week when needed for project delivery
Experience designing, operating, and maintaining automated or robotic tooling
Experience with Inventor
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience performing mechanical repairs and maintenance
Demonstrated leadership of field teams working at customer sites
Knowledge of GVH products, processes, customers, markets and competition
Familiarity with RFF activities, primarily NDE automated inspections
Strong Communication Skills and Customer Centric Attitude
Proven leadership capabilities with ability to motivate others and achieve results
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

In-Vessel UT InspectionMechanical Repairs and MaintenanceAutomated ToolingRobotic ToolingTechnical DirectionPerformance EvaluationTooling ImprovementInspection Technique DevelopmentPlanning and SchedulingProblem Analysis and Resolution

Soft Skills

Customer Centric AttitudeMotivational LeadershipStrong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationAbility to Work Under High Stress

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical FieldFitness for Duty CertificationRespirator Fit Test Certification