Research Engineer

Job Description SummaryAs a Research Engineer – Mechanical Systems, you will do hands-on work on technology programs in development and research of advanced mechanical systems. You will interact with technologists and engineers to deliver novel solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary problems in the broad area of mechanical design for all of GE Vernova Products. This is a high impact and high visible role with tight deadlines requiring extremely quick turn-around times, often needing to work with limited inputs/data and huge opportunities for creativity and innovation.Job Description

As a Research Engineer – Mechanical Systems, you will do hands-on work on technology programs in development and research of advanced mechanical systems. You will interact with technologists and engineers to deliver novel solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary problems in the broad area of mechanical design for all of GE Vernova Products.  This is a high impact and high visible role with tight deadlines requiring extremely quick turn-around times, often needing to work with limited inputs/data and huge opportunities for creativity and innovation.
Roles and Responsibilities

•    Do Hands-on Mechanical Finite Element analysis of, but not limited to, wind turbine, gas turbine, steam turbine components for determining stress and fatigue life.

•    Do Hands-on Advanced modeling and simulation.

•    Do Hands-on Advanced Finite Element Contact Analysis of Components and Systems

•    Perform all preprocessing (including meshing tasks, setting of finite element models for all load conditions), running and postprocessing tasks

•    Interpret the results of the analysis and provide meaningful insights to the global teams 

•    Document thoroughly the project work

•    Participate in technical reviews and ideation sessions

•    Be current on the state-of-the-art on the analytical and numerical modeling of degradation and failure mechanisms 

•    Do literature survey, synthesize the findings and provide recommendations for the way forward.

•    Develop ideas and concepts to improve the durability and availability of mechanical components of wind turbine, gas turbine, steam turbine

•    Deliver on technical projects with set timelines and cost, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and assure proper documentation of the same

•    Network and collaborate with both GE Vernova engineers, Vernova Advanced Research team members to build plans and execute on technical projects

•    Participate in a team framework on multi-generation technology programs to enable future design advancements, while independently executing tasks leveraging your technical skills.

Required Qualifications

•    Doctoral degree in Solid Mechanics/Structural Mechanics, with at least 1 year of experience in industrial research or post-doctoral research

•    Fundamental knowledge and deep expertise in solid mechanics, structural dynamics, fatigue, creep and fracture mechanics  

•    Solid understanding of key mechanical components of Wind Turbine, Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Power Plant Equipment, including Balance of Plant Equipment.

•    Demonstrated hands-on experience in end-to-end analysis in ANSYS & ABAQUS for mechanical and structural dynamics problems, with a solid understanding of loads and boundary conditions.

•    Demonstrated hands-on experience in modeling of different degradation mechanisms in Composite, Ceramics and Metals, including development of user defined subroutines for specific failure/degradation mechanisms. 

•    Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new, unfamiliar technology areas and to abstract system level concepts

•    Excellent oral and written communication skills

•    Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment as "ONE TEAM"

•    Demonstrated initiative, accountability and ownership of assigned tasks.

•    Curiosity and appreciation for role of inter-disciplinary technologies in the product development and the overall "Big Picture"

•    Strong understanding of Materials and their Properties that influence the mechanical design.

•    Understanding of Energy Transition Space and technologies/solutions to navigate the transition

•    Solid understanding of Technology Readiness Levels and Technical Competitive Assessment

•    Demonstrated Creativity and Problem Solving Abilities

•    Solid understanding of energy transition, decarbonization, fuel cells and storage

•    Passion towards Innovation, Emerging Technologies, IP Landscape, White Space identification and Patents
Desired Characteristics

•    Experience in modeling initiation and propagation of cracks in composites

•    Experience in modeling degradation in hot gas path components of gas turbines

•    Experience in durability testing of mechanical components and sub-components

•    Product Knowledge of Gas Turbines and Wind Turbines, with a solid understanding of their operating conditions

•    Experience in performing design trade-off studies and design optimization

•    Exposure to prototype/ engine Tests, experience with data mining/processing and building models

•    Awareness of field issues that impact the availability and durability

•    Experience in sensor data analytics for condition monitoring and the validation of the computational models with the test data

•    Ability to automate the processes for improved productivity

•    Hands-on working on Python or Matlab

•    Experience of using High Performance Computing for advanced and complex analysis.

•    Awareness of relevant Industry Standards and Regulations.

•    Exposure/ Experience of working with World-Class Research Groups.
 

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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