Lead Engineer - Inspection Engineering – Mechanical Design

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

As a Lead Engineer in Inspection Engineering will develop and deliver Inspection Tools that are used to perform nondestructive examination (NDE) Inspections of both Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) and Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) customers at domestic and international Nuclear Plants. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of new products and technology to meet customer needs and overcome complex technical challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college and least 4 years of mechanical and/or machine design experience OR an Associate’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college and least 8 years of mechanical and/or machine design experience OR Design Certification and least 12 years of mechanical and/or machine design experience
Eligibility Requirements The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
Ability to obtain commercial nuclear site entry.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (30 % if remote) domestically and internationally to other GE Vernova locations, vendors, and customer sites as necessary.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology.
GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in 3D CAD design and computer skills.
Solid understanding of the principles of Mechanical Design
Experience with the selection, use, and design of mechanical components including gears, belts, bolting, pneumatics and hydraulics
Experience in the development of equipment within the nuclear services sector, particularly with regards to inspections provided during a maintenance outage at BWR’s and PWR’s
Ability to troubleshoot improperly functioning equipment and implement the proper changes.
Ability to assess technical risk and devise suitable means to mitigate.
Familiarity with LEAN tools and principles.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

Execute the design, and development for specialty tooling and equipment using sound engineering principles and adhering to engineering standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements.
Develop mechanical robotic inspection tooling of medium to high complexity
Proactively communicate and deliver assignments on time.
Identify and mitigate technical risk.
Communicate technical detail to fabricators and technicians through the generation of fabrication drawings, specifications, and direct communication.
Generate operational instructions for newly developed tools and equipment.
Contribute to the success of others by providing feedback and technical input during design reviews and verifications.
Provide emergent issue response to Field Services teams and Customers as required.
Interface with a broad, multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova 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 financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off