Component & Development Test Engineer

Job title: Component & Development Test Engineer

About the Role The Test Engineer will be a member of the CDT (Component & Development Test) organization of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, supporting testing of new technology and existing fleet technology at permanent lab facilities as well as field sites. The Test Engineer is responsible for the collection of quality test data starting at the selection and application of instrumentation to the recording and storage of the test data.

What You'll Do

• Support new and existing technology testing, working with Design Engineering teams in the planning, design, development, instrumentation, and execution of engineering development and Root Cause Analysis testing of energy products including gas turbine / steam turbine/ generator components, wind turbine components, and accessories systems. This includes data reduction, analysis and processing of raw engineering test data including dynamic data both in real time and/or posttest.
• Support instrumentation selection and application, hardware modification, and test setup and execution to validate engineering models.
• Author technical documentation to effectively manage implementation of test scheme with craft technicians.
• Develop knowledge of instrumentation to measure temperature, pressure, flow, strain, vibration etc, digital signal processing and data acquisition systems to support all CDT Test Programs.
• Lead Control system development and diagnostic projects, including projects in configuring and tuning PID controllers and advanced control loops.
• Lead troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of control system malfunctions, integrating data from existing systems and trend analysis to resolve issues efficiently.
• Utilize communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, PROFIBUS, HART, OPC DA/UA.
• Set up and maintain network connectivity and security for remote data monitoring and transmit engineering test data from remote locations to CDT Data Center for permanent archiving.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Project Management – including Cost Estimate, Cost Tracking, Schedule creation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering or closely related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Previous internship or other experience (academic) with lab testing and data acquisition.
• 0–1-year engineering experience.
• Eligibility requirements: This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC plant, or field sites (relocation assistance is available).
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States; we will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10%-15% both domestic and international.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; final offers contingent on authorization for access from the U.S. Government.

Nice to Have

• Experience in measurement technology development including mechanical design analysis of hardware.
• Experience with design software for 3D modeling (AutoCAD, NX/UG, or similar).
• Experience with programming languages including Python, C/C++ and their uses in data acquisition and data analysis.
• Strong interest/knowledge around measurement technology & metrology.
• Good communication and negotiation capabilities; able to interface with global teams and external customers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range for U.S. based candidates: $72,000 – $108,000 per year. A geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% may apply in certain areas.
• Bonus eligibility: 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; 401(k) with company matching and retirement contributions; tuition assistance; paid parental leave; life insurance; paid holidays; and more.