Research Engineer Mechanical Systems

Job Description Summary

As a Research Engineer Mechanical Systems you will do hands-on work on technology programs in development and research of advanced mechanical systems. You will interact with technologists and engineers to deliver novel solutions for complex multi-disciplinary problems in the broad area of mechanical design for all of GE Vernova Products. This is a high impact and high visible role with tight deadlines requiring extremely quick turn-around times often needing to work with limited inputs / data and huge opportunities for creativity and innovation.

Job Description

As a Research Engineer Mechanical Systems you will do hands-on work on technology programs in development and research of advanced mechanical systems. You will interact with technologists and engineers to deliver novel solutions for complex multi-disciplinary problems in the broad area of mechanical design for all of GE Vernova Products. This is a high impact and high visible role with tight deadlines requiring extremely quick turn-around times often needing to work with limited inputs / data and huge opportunities for creativity and innovation.

Roles and Responsibilities

Do Hands-on Mechanical Finite Element analysis of but not limited to wind turbine gas turbine steam turbine components for determining stress and fatigue life.

Do Hands-on Advanced modeling and simulation.

Do Hands-on Advanced Finite Element Contact Analysis of Components and Systems

Perform all preprocessing (including meshing tasks setting of finite element models for all load conditions) running and postprocessing tasks

Interpret the results of the analysis and provide meaningful insights to the global teams

Document thoroughly the project work

Participate in technical reviews and ideation sessions

Be current on the state-of-the-art on the analytical and numerical modeling of degradation and failure mechanisms

Do literature survey synthesize the findings and provide recommendations for the way forward.

Develop ideas and concepts to improve the durability and availability of mechanical components of wind turbine gas turbine steam turbine

Deliver on technical projects with set timelines and cost implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and assure proper documentation of the same

Network and collaborate with both GE Vernova engineers Vernova Advanced Research team members to build plans and execute on technical projects

Participate in a team framework on multi-generation technology programs to enable future design advancements while independently executing tasks leveraging your technical skills.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Solid Mechanics / Structural Mechanics with at least 1 year of experience in industrial research or post-doctoral research

Fundamental knowledge and deep expertise in solid mechanics structural dynamics fatigue creep and fracture mechanics

Solid understanding of key mechanical components of Wind Turbine Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Power Plant Equipment including Balance of Plant Equipment.

Demonstrated hands-on experience in end-to-end analysis in ANSYS & ABAQUS for mechanical and structural dynamics problems with a solid understanding of loads and boundary conditions.

Demonstrated hands-on experience in modeling of different degradation mechanisms in Composite Ceramics and Metals including development of user defined subroutines for specific failure / degradation mechanisms.

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new unfamiliar technology areas and to abstract system level concepts

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment as ONE TEAM

Demonstrated initiative accountability and ownership of assigned tasks.

Curiosity and appreciation for role of inter-disciplinary technologies in the product development and the overall Big Picture

Strong understanding of Materials and their Properties that influence the mechanical design.

Understanding of Energy Transition Space and technologies / solutions to navigate the transition

Solid understanding of Technology Readiness Levels and Technical Competitive Assessment

Demonstrated Creativity and Problem Solving Abilities

Solid understanding of energy transition decarbonization fuel cells and storage

Passion towards Innovation Emerging Technologies IP Landscape White Space identification and Patents

Desired Characteristics

Experience in modeling initiation and propagation of cracks in composites

Experience in modeling degradation in hot gas path components of gas turbines

Experience in durability testing of mechanical components and sub-components

Product Knowledge of Gas Turbines and Wind Turbines with a solid understanding of their operating conditions

Experience in performing design trade-off studies and design optimization

Exposure to prototype / engine Tests experience with data mining / processing and building models

Awareness of field issues that impact the availability and durability

Experience in sensor data analytics for condition monitoring and the validation of the computational models with the test data

Ability to automate the processes for improved productivity

Hands-on working on Python or Matlab

Experience of using High Performance Computing for advanced and complex analysis.

Awareness of relevant Industry Standards and Regulations.

Exposure / Experience of working with World-Class Research Groups.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes

Key Skills

Mechanical Design,System Design,FEA,ASME Codes & Standards,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Creo,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Autocad,HVAC Design,Autodesk Inventor

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1