Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 14
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The Design Engineering team sits within GE Vernova's HVDC Valve Converter Engineering function and works on the delivery and application engineering of existing and new power electronics applications for power systems, particularly HVDC converters and the forthcoming "HVDC Grid". HVDC valve converters are large, complex structures several metres in each direction and weighing many tens of tonnes, requiring structural steel and composites, busbars, cooling systems, corona shields and insulators. This Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role covers the mechanical development of converter valves for HVDC and FACTS, including specifications, drawings and design documentation, validation and test reporting, industrialization with supply chain and manufacturing, patent-worthy innovation, and EHS and standards compliance.
What you will do
- Mechanical development of power electronic converter valves converter for HVDC & FACTs.
- Awareness of mechanical science (e.g. material properties, including composites).
- Application of specifications into key components such as structural steel and composites, busbars, cooling systems, corona shields & insulators to capture and translate design intent to stakeholders.
- Support industrialization, site, pre-commissioning.
- Issue, review and approve drawings.
- Issue, review and approve design documentation.
- Carry out validation and contribute to reporting of tests.
- Innovation of new technical ideas for patent applications.
- Integration with other engineering departments for product development and project teams.
- Industrialization of the validated design by interacting with stakeholders.
- Actively broadening and deepening HVDC knowledge and sharing specialized expertise to other engineers of any level.
- Strict adherence to standards and legislation.
- Promotion and adherence to EHS policies within the team.
- Occasional global travel for product validations and supply chain integration + site support.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- The position requires general engineering expertise, a good level of technical understanding of mechanical design in general and a high level of technical competence in the areas identified below.
- The candidate will typically be educated to HND, or above, in a discipline such as engineering or design.
- Additionally, it is also expected that applicants should have strong experience in validation and design for industrialization.
- In addition to relevant experience, candidates must be proficient with 3D CAD tools, preferably Creo 4.0 or over and Windchill PDMlink, familiarity with Creo Simulate is beneficial.
- Additionally, they should demonstrate an ability to think innovatively and apply engineering knowledge across different disciplines.
- An enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills, an ability to apply different engineering disciplines and a willingness to share the knowledge are essential qualities.
- Ideally, the candidate will have a good track record of leading technical work packages to deliver products on time and according to the scope.
- Mechanical design to external standards (e.g. BSI, ISO, IEC, EN…).
- Industrialisation of the validated design by interacting with S&P, global supply chain and manufacturing.
- Detail manufacturing drawings and drawings templates.
- Requirements capture.
- Specification & report writing such as technical note.
- Design for manufacturing.
- EHS compliance ability.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Able to work to deadlines with high quality.
- Good technical communication.
- Independent and team worker (Pro-Active).
- Precise documentation.
- Attention to details.
Preferred qualifications
- Incorporated Engineer or working towards professional registration.
- Prior experience of the design of electrical transmission equipment or power electronics equipment.
- Prior experience of design for manufacture.
- Understanding of intellectual property and the patent process experience.
- Site experience on installation, pre-commissioning and maintenance.
- PLM experience is desired.
- Ability to coordinate and lead a small group of engineers.
- Evidence of sharing knowledge and experience.
- Electrical experience or understanding of electrical principals.
- Understanding of DFMEA & PFMEA.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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