Lead Engineer - Customer Application Engineering

Job Description Summary
The Application Engineering team is part of the Systems Engineering organization. This role is responsible for execution of inquiry to order (ITO) engineering activities for the global ONW business. The Applications Engineer is the technical interface with Commercial Operations, customer, Sales, Project Engineering and Project Management for the ITO life cycle on Wind Turbine proposals. They will provide our customers with engineering excellence, configure machine options to meet customer needs, execute technical due diligence and find creative ways to differentiate the GE Vernova offering.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with Commercial and Projects teams to ensure alignment of engineering support to enable the desired orders growth and increase customer value
• Responsible for the process and execution for project risk assessment prior to contract signature
• Manage the technical aspects of aftermarket proposals including SCADA, turbine control and farm level control upgrades.
• Drive process & standardization around product offerings including simplified product portfolio & strategy for Design to Orders (DTOs) and customer options
• Lead process improvement efforts related to GE Vernova's risk assessment and due diligence
• Provide energy assessments and optimize product offerings considering factors such as suitability, environmental conditions, economics, and technical risk
• Provide support for responses to all customer technical inquiries and communications, as well as review of customer specifications and site data. This includes interface with Platform Teams to facilitate implementation of new WTG offerings & features in the after-market
• Engage with Platform and product line leader to ensure product requirement deliverables are identified & met where practicable
• Communicate contract and project requirements to all design functions, utilizing internal documentation systems
• Contribute to and approve customer facing technical documents
• Foster metrics to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize resource consumption

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering and technology experience, including strong demonstration of technical skills

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in renewable energy/wind technologies
• Established project management and leadership skills
• System or product-level mindset
• Commercial experience or exposure
• Experience with controls, SCADA a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to interpret customer requirements and identify needs
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
• Experience providing technical support to sales, commercial and marketing functions, customer negotiations for technical and commercial topics during ITO
• Global experience with proven ability to work with international teams
• Effective problem solving abilities
• Self-Motivated, Team player, with Demonstrated Creativity and Fulfillment

The salary range for this position is $88,600 - $147,600 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 bonvariable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on March 22nd or thereafter.

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 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