Research Engineer - Mechanical Systems

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As a Research Engineer – Mechanical Systems, you will do hands-on work on technology programs in development and research of advanced mechanical systems. You will interact with technologists and engineers to deliver novel solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary problems in the broad area of mechanical design for all of GE Vernova Products. This is a high impact and high visible role with tight deadlines requiring extremely quick turn-around times, often needing to work with limited inputs/data and huge opportunities for creativity and innovation.

Job Description

As a Research Engineer – Mechanical Systems, you will do hands-on work on technology programs in development and research of advanced mechanical systems. You will interact with technologists and engineers to deliver novel solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary problems in the broad area of mechanical design for all of GE Vernova Products.  This is a high impact and high visible role with tight deadlines requiring extremely quick turn-around times, often needing to work with limited inputs/data and huge opportunities for creativity and innovation.
Roles and Responsibilities
•    Do Hands-on Mechanical Finite Element analysis of, but not limited to, wind turbine, gas turbine, steam turbine components for determining stress and fatigue life.
•    Do Hands-on Advanced modeling and simulation.
•    Do Hands-on Advanced Finite Element Contact Analysis of Components and Systems
•    Perform all preprocessing (including meshing tasks, setting of finite element models for all load conditions), running and postprocessing tasks
•    Interpret the results of the analysis and provide meaningful insights to the global teams 
•    Document thoroughly the project work
•    Participate in technical reviews and ideation sessions
•    Be current on the state-of-the-art on the analytical and numerical modeling of degradation and failure mechanisms 
•    Do literature survey, synthesize the findings and provide recommendations for the way forward.
•    Develop ideas and concepts to improve the durability and availability of mechanical components of wind turbine, gas turbine, steam turbine
•    Deliver on technical projects with set timelines and cost, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and assure proper documentation of the same
•    Network and collaborate with both GE Vernova engineers, Vernova Advanced Research team members to build plans and execute on technical projects
•    Participate in a team framework on multi-generation technology programs to enable future design advancements, while independently executing tasks leveraging your technical skills.

Required Qualifications
•    Doctoral degree in Solid Mechanics/Structural Mechanics, with at least 1 year of experience in industrial research or post-doctoral research
•    Fundamental knowledge and deep expertise in solid mechanics, structural dynamics, fatigue, creep and fracture mechanics  
•    Solid understanding of key mechanical components of Wind Turbine, Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Power Plant Equipment, including Balance of Plant Equipment.
•    Demonstrated hands-on experience in end-to-end analysis in ANSYS & ABAQUS for mechanical and structural dynamics problems, with a solid understanding of loads and boundary conditions.
•    Demonstrated hands-on experience in modeling of different degradation mechanisms in Composite, Ceramics and Metals, including development of user defined subroutines for specific failure/degradation mechanisms. 
•    Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new, unfamiliar technology areas and to abstract system level concepts
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills
•    Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment as “ONE TEAM”
•    Demonstrated initiative, accountability and ownership of assigned tasks.
•    Curiosity and appreciation for role of inter-disciplinary technologies in the product development and the overall “Big Picture”
•    Strong understanding of Materials and their Properties that influence the mechanical design.
•    Understanding of Energy Transition Space and technologies/solutions to navigate the transition
•    Solid understanding of Technology Readiness Levels and Technical Competitive Assessment
•    Demonstrated Creativity and Problem Solving Abilities
•    Solid understanding of energy transition, decarbonization, fuel cells and storage
•    Passion towards Innovation, Emerging Technologies, IP Landscape, White Space identification and Patents
Desired Characteristics
•    Experience in modeling initiation and propagation of cracks in composites
•    Experience in modeling degradation in hot gas path components of gas turbines
•    Experience in durability testing of mechanical components and sub-components
•    Product Knowledge of Gas Turbines and Wind Turbines, with a solid understanding of their operating conditions
•    Experience in performing design trade-off studies and design optimization
•    Exposure to prototype/ engine Tests, experience with data mining/processing and building models
•    Awareness of field issues that impact the availability and durability
•    Experience in sensor data analytics for condition monitoring and the validation of the computational models with the test data
•    Ability to automate the processes for improved productivity
•    Hands-on working on Python or Matlab
•    Experience of using High Performance Computing for advanced and complex analysis.
•    Awareness of relevant Industry Standards and Regulations.
•    Exposure/ Experience of working with World-Class Research Groups.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes