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Senior Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

GE Vernova
Greenville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2027
The position of Senior Engineer - Mechanical Engineering is part of the Large Structures team within GE Vernova’s Wind Machine Head Engineering Subsection. This team is responsible for the comprehensive lifecycle management and support of mechanical hardware, including Large castings, Mechanical Rotor Locks and Gearbox mount systems. Their duties cover new product and technology introduction, validation and testing, field support, and root cause analysis.

The Senior Engineer - Mechanical Engineering will oversee the design and development of mechanical components, gaining full exposure to the product lifecycle. They will also guide and mentor the team by providing technical guidance and collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams to conduct component trade studies and deliver design outcomes.

GE’s Vernova Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100 GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments including both onshore and offshore. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Engineer - Mechanical Engineering you will:
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    • Design engineering solutions for mechanical structural parts (Bedplate castings, Low speed Rotor lock and Gearbox mount systems) of a wind turbine.
    • Work closely with other engineering teams within GE Vernova Wind teams to coordinate interfaces between mechanical systems and components.
    • Develop engineering drawings and specification requirements for sourcing of wind turbine components.
    • Perform technical risk assessment and execute validation test plans to mitigate risks.
    • Assist in issue resolution of mechanical components for fielded turbines.
    • Guide and mentor team in technical problem solving.
    • Collaborate with cross functional teams for managing the product life cycle, including prime contributor to component team strategy, Multigeneration Product Plan (MGPP) and Multigeneration Technology Plan (MGTP).
    • Collaboration with System, Sub-System, and component Engineers to integrate components into overall turbine design while satisfying turbine and interface requirements.
    • Maintain “Systems Thinking” mindset and higher-level turbine system requirements to understand the needs and implications of potential component changes and impacts to the rest of the machine.
    • Ownership of design tool maintenance to ensure “fit for use” including design practice, design tools and lessons learned documentation updates.
    • Own risk identification and mitigation process including dFMEA and design verification.
    • Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs and specifications applying all GE and industry processes, standards and best practices


Required Qualifications

  • For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Engineering/Technology & Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
  • For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills
  • Working knowledge of CAE (preferably Ansys), CAD (preferably Unigraphics NX 3D-CAD), and PLM tools
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of time
  • For roles in USA - Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position opening.


Desired Characteristics

  • Wind turbine structural component expertise
  • Technical problem solving experience including NPI design, NTI development, problem solving & RCA resolution, method/tool development, and related items
  • Highly motivated, self-starter, energetic, positive, flexible in changing environments.
  • Proven track record of structured approach to problem solving, learning agility and system thinking
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams in an international environment
  • Strong systems thinker: ability to assess tradeoffs, effectively assess risk, and optimize results.
  • Proven ability to drive process improvement, standard work, and utilize Lean design principles.


GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes


For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 12, 2026.

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

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $113,200 - $188,800

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