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Responsible for mechanical analysis activities that support one or more of the following:

• GE's existing fleet of BWRs and/or
• GE’s BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering analyses.
• Confirm Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) or Reactor Internals components meet structural stress and fatigue criteria.
• Qualify RPV or Reactor Internals repairs or replacement components considering static, dynamic, thermal, and flow-induced loads.
• Translate design information into detailed finite element models of BWR primary structures and equipment using Finite Element methods and GE in-house computer codes.
• Develop creative solutions and reduce analysis complexity to create accurate and effective solutions for complex engineering problems. 
• Analyze primary plant structures to develop loads and response characteristics.
• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
• Liaise with customers, in partnership with engineering leadership and Project Management.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and departments necessary to complete assigned system design activities.
• Improve areas of project execution and department management through lean methodology and Design to Cost principles.
• Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures.  Analysis results typically provided in an engineering report for use by external customers.
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers to increase overall knowledge while assuring a successful outcome.
• Take responsibility of workplans, defining scope of work and schedule

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline from an accredited college or University.
• Proven experience performing mechanical components/parts analysis.
• Proven experience with Ansys tools.
• Experience in Nuclear field.
• Fluent communication in English and Polish.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or greater in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University.
• Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience.
• Experience performing mechanical analysis using ANSYS and APDL, stress analysis, seismic and dynamic analysis, heat transfer, non-linear systems, vibrations, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and drafting practices (including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing).
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, effectively facilitate meetings and provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced coworkers.
• Working knowledge of the ASME Section III and XI Codes.
• ASME Section III Class 1 Fatigue design experience.
• Experience with performing High Energy Line Break Analysis.
• Working knowledge of scripting tools such as PROCD, Python, VBA, etc.
• A self-starter willing to take initiative.

Additional Information

Engineering Innovation Center (EIC) in Warsaw, Poland is an integral part of the global engineering structure of GE Vernova. The site was officially founded in 2007, as GE Gas Power focused engineering organization. Currently the site extends engineering activities for GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy in Poland.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Poland for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810

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