Testing Engineering (Balance)
Location
Virginia | United States
Job description
Job Description Summary
The GE Richmond Service Center specializes in technical repairs and balancing services for a diverse selection of High, Intermediate, and Low Pressure Turbine rotors, Gas Turbines, and Generator fields weighing up to 200 tons at operational speeds up to 3,600 RPM.
The Testing Engineer is responsible for providing planning and execution of balancing campaigns of power generation rotating equipment, while assessing and maintaining test facility operability and capability. The Testing Engineer operates semi-autonomously alongside a team of engineers and technicians to direct and perform factory tests while adhering to industry and customer quality standards. In this role, you will…
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Review, modify, and create testing plans and technical drawings for Low Speed and High Speed Balancing
- Conduct Low Speed and High Speed balancing of rotating equipment
- Operate testing equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, vibration monitoring equipment, etc.)
- Support equipment upgrades and maintenance projects of equipment
- Lead and direct technical personnel during testing campaigns
- Provide direction during testing to hourly associates
- Adhere to all safety, quality, and schedule requirements
- Compile, assimilate, and analyze data from various sources and make recommendations
- Produce Final Reports from testing data
- Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles
- Uses technical experience and analytical thinking
- Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions
- May lead continuous improvement projects
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college OR HS Diploma / GED or equivalent with 4 years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering and/or testing environment.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without current or future sponsorship
- Be willing to work occasional night shifts from 9pm to 7am
- Willing and able to work necessary overtime, weekends, and holidays
- Must pass a drug test and background check
- This position is 100% onsite at the GE Richmond, VA Service Center
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience in testing or balancing of power generation rotating equipment
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Ability to document, plan, and execute testing programs
- Ability to troubleshoot electromechanical systems
- Experience reviewing electrical schematics
- Experience with CAD software (SolidEdge, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor)
- Tooling design and implementation
- Lean Manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated ability to adapt, be flexible, and maintain enthusiasm during periods of change to schedule and testing parameters.
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Strong team player with good interpersonal skills
Pay Transparency
The base pay range for this position is $76,600 - 102,100.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This posting is expected to close on February 17 , 2024, or thereafter.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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: Yes
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