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Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer executes development projects to meet financial, performance, and time-to-market goals. This role is expected to lead design, analysis, and project management tasks adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. Additionally, this position will be responsible for several existing products in production, giving technical support for and trouble-shooting any issues with the assigned products. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership mindset and a high level of critical thinking and methodical problem solving.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new high voltage dead-tank circuit breakers by providing expertise in the area of arc interruption as well as dielectric and power testing of our products

• Utilize analytic and simulation software such as ANSYS to define key parameters for the design of interrupters with focus on alternative green gas technology

• Prepare and present updates on projects to R&D leaders

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met and the final product meets required specifications

• Design components and subassemblies, working closely with designers/ draftsmen, ensuring manufacturability, ease of assembly, cost effectiveness, and quality

• Plan and oversee type tests, according to IEEE and IEC standards, required to qualify circuit breakers and/or components, working in coordination with R&D Test Engineers.

• Take ownership of existing products, acting as technical support for other departments

• Develop and execute action plans to respond to issues, problems, and any additional assigned tasks

• Review and approve detailed engineering component and assembly drawings

• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks is consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in high voltage product design, development and testing

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Engineering position including experience with 3D CAD software (i.e. CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor)

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with simulation software such as ANSYS

• Experience working cooperatively and effectively in an international team environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams

• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact

• Ability to coordinate several projects & tasks simultaneously

• Effective problem identification and solution skills

• Proven analytical and organizational ability

• Experience in MS Office software including MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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