North America Systems Validation Leader

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute field validation testing and data acquisition for use in the design, validation, and certification of all Megawatt Constrained (MWC) segment products.
• Test campaigns owned by the team include GE owned engineering prototypes and customer units.
• Develops advances in data collection, data science, data processing, and automation to increase the use of validation data throughout the entire design and validation cycle of MWC products.
• Develops advances in instrumentation methods and science based on program needs, driving standardization where beneficial.
• Develops strategies for how validation data is used to expedite learnings, resolution of field issues, and risk reduction.
• Led the implementation of best practices to improve processes related to the planning, execution, and analysis of validation tests.
• Leads the deployment of resources to maximize the return on investment for field validation in accordance with program needs.
• Manages strategic relationships with 3rd party vendors for the purposes of field validation and certification.
• Manages a large global team that covers a wide variety of job functions within validation and systems engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Wind turbine technology or industrial testing and validation

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to break down complex issues, determine possible courses of action and enable effective decision making.
• Has an understanding of how field test and development integrates with others in the engineering function.
• System or product-level mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects of large scope.
• Experience with data analysis for the purposes of engineering validation.
• Experience with data processing or automation.
• Hands-on field experience for the purposes of installation, commissioning, validation or similar.
• Experience with wind turbine certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Employment Requirements

• Relocation to Greenville, SC is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel 30-40% of the time.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.