Senior Power Train Dynamics, Diagnostics Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and take ownership of intricate root cause analyses that have substantial customer-specific or fleet-wide implications.

• Oversee the entire RCA process, from defining the problem and gathering data to validating root causes and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and corrective measures across product lines, service shops, manufacturing, sourcing, field teams, and design engineering.

• Provide updates on issue resolution progress, technical insights, risk evaluations, and corrective actions to field engineers, executive leadership, customers, and internal stakeholders.

• Develop investigation strategies and oversee the formulation of hypotheses.

• Validate analytical data and field evidence.

• Guide engineers in best practices for Engineering Review (ER) and RCA workflows.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including Design Practices, Standard Work, and Lessons Learned.

• Promote continuous improvement and institutionalize acquired knowledge.

• Address vibration, power train dynamics, and operability challenges impacting gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators.

• Assist in integrating rotating and stationary components throughout the product lifecycle in power train shaft-lines.

• Achieve sustainable, fleet-wide reliability enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited institution.

• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a controls-related role.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in vibration analysis and diagnostics.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%).

• Availability to provide off-hours or weekend support for urgent issue resolution.

• Demonstrated experience leading structured problem-solving methodologies for complex mechanical and system challenges with cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in RCA methodologies and tools, including 8D, Mind Mapping, and Gantt charts.

• Extensive experience troubleshooting and investigating rotating machinery and power train systems, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, load gearboxes, and pumps/motors.

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and effectively engage with all organizational levels.

• Experience with direct customer interactions.

• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, prioritization, and execution of multi-threaded RCA investigations.

• Familiarity with vibration data collection, DAQ systems (preferably ADRE 408), instrumentation, and testing techniques.

• Knowledge of numerical methods, basic finite element analysis, and rotordynamic calculations.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessments, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not available.