Job Description Summary
You will be a part of GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Yaw subsystem team. The role offers hardware ownership opportunity including design, analysis, supplier qualification, testing and validation focusing on mechanical rotating components for utility scale wind turbines.
You will primarily support the hydraulic power unit system through the entire life cycle from conceptual design through detailed design and development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, and installed fleet support. The engineer will drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in the design, analysis, cost, and reliability of the components under their responsibility.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
You will:
Execute projects pertaining to new product introduction, new technology integration, and field issue resolution with a heavy focus on quality and reliability verified by physical testing
Be responsible for designing yaw system components for wind turbines focusing on hydraulic pressure unit (HPU) systems, high speed brakes, and yaw brakes encompassing component design, system interaction, and system reliability
Hold ownership of and drive lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design related documentation such as design practices, drawings, and technical specifications
Responsible for design, development of testing/validation plans to prove component function and reliability
Provide innovative design solutions to meet aggressive timing, product cost, and reliability targets
Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs, and specifications applying all GEV and industry processes, standards, and best practices
Work cross functionally, developing strong relationships with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and others to improve product quality and first-time yield
Support manufacturing, sourcing, and the field with issue resolution and quick corrective actions for design related causes (NCR, SDR, PAC)
Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies
Drive efforts to introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, new design tools/methods to advance the strategic position of yaw subsystem components
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 2 years mechanical analysis and design experience in industry from full time, co-op, or internship role
Technical drawing, GD&T, and manufacturing experience
Experience with 3D-CAD tools like Unigraphics / Siemens NX
Ability to travel up to 10%
Desired Characteristics
Excellent communication, project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Proven ability to work on global projects with team members across cultural boundaries
Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions
Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change
Fluent English written and spoken
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Established mechanical design process knowledge and cross functional team participation
Working knowledge of Ansys or other finite element analysis tools
External vendor/supplier development experience
Design experience working on components in the Rotating Components yaw subsystem (yaw drives, yaw tower bolts, yaw brakes, hydraulic systems)
Experience with system design including interface definition, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability / installation / serviceability
Hydraulic-specific design experience including: Ability to spec accumulator volume and pre-charge pressure, size orifices, and hoses
Knowledge of ISO-4406 cleanliness requirements for components and filtration methods to achieve requirements
Famic Automation Studio hydraulic analysis experience
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