Lead Installation Engineer

Job description

Job Description Summary

The mission of the installation engineering team is to develop installation process and tools to achieve the industry’s safest, most efficient, and most economical installation of onshore wind turbines.

The Lead Installation Engineer will be responsible for the technical development of installation capabilities and tools from start to finish: Starting with defining the problem and empathy gathering, through design development, and finally to an on-site field validation, resulting in a completed tool package that can be handed off to regional installation teams. The installation engineering team develops tooling for all turbine subsystems, and therefore covers many different technologies: Scope may include major component lifting equipment which can apply to machine heads, hubs, and other major components, and/or drivetrain-related capabilities such as geared turning drives, alignment equipment, and lifting/rigging.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Manage tooling development projects through the NPI process from concept through industrialization by executing design, prototyping, development, validation, and final documentation of Installation tooling, processes. Tools may include lift beams, site fixtures, and other specialized tooling, and the associated processes required for installation of wind turbine.
·  Lead a cross-functional core team to define requirements, develop concepts, and create technical specifications to guide the mechanical design of tooling and processes.
·  Engage with and manage suppliers to finalize design and manufacture the proposed technology.
·  Utilize the design process to generate concepts that optimize the end user experience.
·  Utilize systems thinking to understand the operations required to complete an installation. During the tool design, incorporate end user feedback and detail the operational steps required to use the tooling. Assess for safety and ergonomic considerations.
·  Conduct design reviews, FMEAs, review structural assessments, and other critical technical deliverables with chief and principal engineers to ensure all tools and/or methods created by the installation engineering team meet or exceed the safety standards of both GE and Industry
·  Create design packages and hand off to regional installation and Global Tech Operations team to enable them to be self-proficient with the newly created tools, processes and/or methods
·  Support on-site validations for each project, and assist with training of the on-site installation leaders and technicians for newly created tools, processes and/or methods

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited College or University [Mechanical preferred]
·  Minimum of 2 years of combined experience in engineering

Desired Characteristics

·  Mechanical Domain Expertise – Preferred expertise: lifting and rigging or hydraulics and gearing
·  Familiarity with basic industrial tooling
·  Familiarity with CAD and Finite Element Analysis
·  Ability to work with heavy components, cranes, and rigging when required in a hands-on environment
·  Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights
·  Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 15% of the time when required
·  Wind Turbine Product knowledge
·  Familiarity with empathic design
·  Proven record of being team oriented, proactive, and motivated
·  Desire to experiment and prototype new solutions
·  Demonstrated technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with simple, creative solutions
·  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to intact with both senior management and hour technicians
·  Strong oral and written communication skills
·  PC proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)

If contracted in the US:

The base pay range for this position is $98,400.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This posting is expected to close on 5/12/2025.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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 drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No