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Mechanical Design Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Mechanical Design Engineer

Peterborough, Canada

Job Description Summary

As part of the GE Vernova Rotating Machines Product Engineering team, you will play a significant role in helping serve our customers by providing technical solutions to support the design and manufacturing of large industrial synchronous and induction motors. GE has been producing large rotating electrical equipment for more than 130 years, producing motors up to 100,000hp. Our machines are found in a variety of critical applications, including marine, industrial and power generation.

You will work with the design team to develop technical solutions and designs for new rotating electrical equipment, retrofits, upgrades, and spares. You will also provide support during the manufacturing and testing phases.

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The successful candidate will report to the Rotating Machines Peterborough Product Engineering Leader.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

  • Perform detailed analysis work on both stationary and rotating components, including static structural, modal/dynamic & torsional.
  • Deliver clear design instructions as an input into the creation of detailed manufacturing drawings and bills of materials.
  • Analyze and validate material and process equivalencies to overcome obsolescence challenges for legacy designs.
  • Develop technical specifications and work with external suppliers on the design of purchased components including heat exchangers & bearings.
  • Review critical drawings and bills of material.
  • Review and validate results of factory performance tests.
  • Provide support to the sales team to help develop proposal designs and identify project risks during the tender stage.
  • Review project specifications & reference designs to assist in developing the project design strategy.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience in design, analysis, manufacturing, repair, field service, refurbishment and installation of large rotating equipment.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong overall technical skills with ability to perform calculations from first principles.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and documentation.
  • Candidates must be eligible to be licensed as P.Eng. in the Province of Ontario
  • Experience with the design and application of rotating electrical equipment, or similar large industrial machinery.
  • Proficiency with mechanical design tools associated with structural design and stress analysis, rotor dynamics, finite element analysis (ANSYS), 3D & 2D modeling (Creo & AutoCAD), vibration analysis, torsional analysis and noise prediction.
  • Knowledge of common manufacturing processes, GD&T, and industry standards (e.g. API, ASME, NEMA).
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Collaborative attitude and ability to work in a cross functional and diverse team.
  • Solution oriented and pragmatic, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Strong customer focus.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Peterborough, ON, Canada
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1707522627
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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