Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Wind Generator

Job description

3244073
Additional Cities

Schenectady, Greenville
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy OnShore Wind
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York, South Carolina
Postal Code

12345-6000
Role Summary/Purpose

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of key elements for Wind Generators and sub assemblies including: rotors, adaptors, frame assemblies, terminal boxes and ventilation systems, using common engineering principles and 3D CAD systems. Mechanical design experience in the field of rotating electric machines in industrial applications is essential. Experience in wound rotor induction motors or doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG) is a plus.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

·  Provide technical leadership during the design process and the design review process
·  Partner with the Manufacturing, Quality, Fleet Support, and other functions and businesses to ensure we design for performance, reliability, cost and manufacturing
·  Generating and maintaining Pro/E or NX models
·  Translate an electrical design into detail mechanical configurations
·  Creation of manufacturing documentation (drawings, instructions, Bill of Material) for the offered products
·  Standardization and modulization of parts and components
·  Technical clarification of technical specification requirements
·  Development of design practice, design tools and work instructions for the products
·  Release and approval of manufacturing documentation
·  Form relations with current and potential suppliers to support design activities
·  Assessment, release and approval of manufacturing- or supplier claims, deviations or errors
·  Prepare customer documentation
·  Participate in RCA’s as technical resource to assess and support service issues
·  Working with application team to provide technical support of sales
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
·  Minimum 3 years proven electrical machine technology experience
Desired Characteristics

·  Deep expertise, knowledge and experience in design of in wound rotor AC machines mechanical components
·  Experience in structural, rotor dynamics and modal analysis techniques
·  Drafting, use of CAD software, NX, Pro/E is an advantage, 3D modelling
·  Use of FE tools, ANSYS Workbench
·  Experience with technical drawings, documentation and BOM structure
·  Experience with design for six-sigma, design for reliability, design for manufacturability and design to cost
·  Strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills
·  Demonstrated ability to work horizontally across teams
·  Advanced degree

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About Us

GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water – to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities.

With an innovative spirit and an entrepreneurial mindset, we engineer energy products and digital services that create industry-leading value for our customers around the world.

We see the promise of renewable energy everywhere we look. Our team has the courage, scale, passion, diversity and resourcefulness needed to deliver that promise wherever and however the world needs it.

Together with our customers, we’re proving that no one ever has to choose between affordable, reliable, or sustainable energy.

We are unleashing limitless energy.

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, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any 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.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Schenectady