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Mechanical Engineer (CFD and Rotor)

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Mechanical Engineer (CFD and Rotor)

Rugby, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer will support, work on projects and mechanical deliverables required by the engineering department. The Mechanical Engineer will be involved with machine lifecycle design from enquiry to remittance, commissioning and eventual disposal. You will use your skills and judgements to propose different solutions outside set parameters and address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. As the Mechanical Engineer you will perform detailed mechanical engineering analysis, including but not limited to structural analysis, torsional analysis, rotor dynamic analysis, thermal analysis and hydrodynamic bearing analysis etc. using in-house design software, finite element software and hand calculations.

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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products

Responsible for performing detailed mechanical engineering analysis and design on all components required for large, custom rotating equipment. Calculations include stress analysis, torsional analysis, rotor dynamic analysis, thermal analysis, hydrodynamic bearing analysis, etc and its related reports, in form of written formal reports and/or technical reviews and presentations. This will require using in-house design software, finite element software and hand calculations.

Provide technical support to CAD design, manufacturing, and test personnel.

Read technical specifications and provide technical comment and clarification.

Support Service Team at commissioning and after and provide inputs in case of issue.

Participate in the global product Standardization/rationalization strategy

Key skills/abilities:

Knowledge of rotating machines

Experience with AutoCAD, Creo, Ansys, Dyrobes, MathCad and other similar products

Knowledge on how to model, interpretate and design rotors based on rotor dynamics principles using DyRobes software.

Knowledge on FEA CFD analysis - preferably from Ansys suite.

Ability to work to drawings and schematics with complete accuracy, understanding geometric tolerances and key symbols

Ability to work within a team, use own initiative to meet production targets and deadlines

Ability to work to instructions and quality standards, completing quality documentation

Willingness to adapt and learn

You can expect from us

Challenging and exciting projects.

A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.

Attractive compensation.

Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Flexible pension with Company Contribution; Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance, healthy lifestyle account.

34 days' vacation including national holidays and the ability to flex depending on needs.

Additional Job Description

Candidates MUST be UK Nationals, be able to have SC clearance (lived and worked within the UK for at least 5 years) and are NOT dual nationals.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Rugby CV23, UK
Job ID: GE_power-1604484938
Employment Type: Other

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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