GE Renewable Energy
Location
Schenectady, NY | United States
Job description
Who We Are
Solar and Storage Solutions provides reliable, affordable and dispatchable integration of renewable energies. The business unit, part of GE Vernova, works with utilities and developers to create Solar and Storage Solutions power networks, which combine renewable sources, efficient energy storage and software to create a more predictable supply of renewable electrons.
Why We Come To Work
Our team is dedicated to making a difference and creating a more sustainable future for all. We foster a dynamic and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued and can thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career in the clean energy industry, we invite you to join our team and be a part of a company that is making a real difference in the world.
Essential Responsibilities
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will require a wide base of knowledge across mechanical, Thermal, packaging and cooling systems with sufficient details to drive the design across these main areas of the Energy Storage products/projects design.
In the Lead Mechanical Engineer role, you will:
• Work in cooperation with the NPI/product/project teams to develop procedures, documentation, user manuals, test plans and all necessary to deploy the new products introduction to the Energy Storage business.
• Develop mechanical/thermal design of battery system products from conceptual stage to final design, testing, and manufacturing while meeting difficult requirements for size, environmental conditions, maintainability, reliability, long lifetime, and cost.
• Build thermal models (e.g. MS-Excel, Matlab) for overall system level calculations to incorporate the heat losses and their management for different cycles of Charging, Discharging and Rest periods.
• Perform CFD analysis, fluid flow analysis, and thermal heat transfer analysis for air cooling and/or liquid cooling systems for the batteries.
• Perform HVAC calculations to determine the overall cooling power required for different operating cycles.
• Prepare Design FMEA, define validation plan and execute validation activities working with global cross functional teams
• Manage internal resources for prototype building and testing to comply with the associated IEC/UL standards.
• Manage external resources such as consultants or test labs in testing various pertinent aspects of the product such as environmental testing, and arc flash testing.
• Effectively communicate results to both internal and external customers by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.
• Support the requisition team by providing optimized integrated both Mechanical and Thermal solutions and customization per customer requireme
Requirments
Desired Characteristics
GE Vernova’s Solar and Storage Solutions business provides innovative technologies to a reliable, affordable and dispatchable integration of renewable energies, driving the transition to a clean energy future.
By integrating renewable energy generation sources with one another (i.e. Wind + Solar) and/or energy storage, dispatchable, competitive green MWhs can be enabled through intelligent plant and system design, software & controls, and O&M synergies.
The salary range for this position is 93,600.00 - 124,800.00 - 156,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for [a performance bonus of 10%. Available Health and Welfare benefits include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: No
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