GE Vernova 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 (fixed) facilities as well as field sites. As the Test Engineer, you will have the opportunity to have multiple projects along diverse Test Engineering disciplines, each supporting different aspects of the testing process. 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. This includes setup and operation of Data Acquisition software/hardware and managing the teams of support staff that ensure quality data collection.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Instrumentation to measure temperature, pressure, flow, strain, vibration etc.
• Digital signal processing
• Data acquisition systems
• Control system development and diagnostic projects
• PID controllers
• Modbus TCP/IP, PROFIBUS, HART, OPC DA/UA
• P&IDs

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’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.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10%-15% both domestic and international.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in measurement technology development including mechanical design analysis of the hardware.
• Experience utilizing engineering software for design development, including 3D modeling (such as 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 effectively with other global organizations and external customers.