Avitas Lead Engineer – Upstream Oil & Gas

Job description

2938374
City

Houston
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Corporate
Business Segment

Corporate Business Innovations
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Texas
Postal Code

77041-8200
Role Summary/Purpose

The Lead Engineer will support the achievement of functional, business, and broad company objectives. The Avitas Lead Engineer is accountable for leading assigned product development projects with an emphasis on the technical aspects of the projects. He or she must provide the technical leadership and overall strategy and plans to manage complex programs. In this role, you will lead the technical direction of important product developments and enhancements that meet Avitas business needs.
Essential Responsibilities

Areas of technical scope may include the development of new products and product specifications, integrating commercial products onto autonomous platforms, creating engineering models and drawings, and developing related support equipment for NDE and aerial, crawler or subsea AUV inspection systems.

Responsibilities

·  Operate within the broader Avitas team, executing technology and product development and enhancement programs, following the GE FastWorks, IR&D, New Technology Introduction (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
·  Provide leadership and technical direction for assigned projects to achieve technical objectives
·  Communicate with management on technical challenges and resource needs
·  Champion and comply with company compliance initiatives and training requirements 
·  Support and lead the design, analysis, and evaluations of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
·  Lead innovation and Intellectual Property protection
·  Serve as a recognized leader in defining the state of the art in your recognized field of expertise
·  Remain current in the state of the art within your own technical specialty for new technology introduction activity, performance improvements, manufacturing and special process technology
Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

·  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited College or University. 
·  Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and testing complex systems. 
·  Experience in developing and bringing new products to market.
·  Minimum of 1 years of experience in a project management role.
·  Excellent communication/presentation skills
·  Proven ability to operate in a team environment 

Eligibility Requirements:

·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
·  Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%, as required
Desired Characteristics

·  Engineering experience in the upstream Oil & Gas business
·  Recognized areas of expertise in fields related to upstream O&G products
·  Strong leadership, process and facilitation skills
·  Strong influencing, communication and presentation skills
·  Self-motivated and quick learner, able to work as part of highly matrixed, globally-based teams
·  Displays excellent interpersonal skills
About Us

Avitas Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of GE, the world’s Digital Industrial Company. At GE and Avitas we are transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Avitas delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industrial inspection.

Avitas offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Avitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.