GE Vernova Component & Development Test Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Test Engineer will be a member of the CDT (Component & Development Test) organization of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, supporting testing of new technology and existing fleet technology at permanent lab institutions and field sites. The role involves multiple projects across diverse Test Engineering disciplines, managing instrumentation selection, data acquisition, and quality data collection, while coordinating support staff to ensure accurate test data.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support new and existing technology testing, working with Design Engineering teams in planning, design, development, instrumentation, and execution of engineering development and root cause analysis testing for energy products including gas turbine, steam turbine, generator components, wind turbine components, and accessories systems.
• Assist in instrumentation selection and application, hardware modification, and test setup and execution to validate engineering models. Author technical documentation to manage implementation of test schemes with craft technicians.
• Develop knowledge of instrumentation that measures temperature, pressure, flow, strain, vibration, digital signal processing, and data acquisition systems to support all CDT Test Programs.
• Lead control system development and diagnostic projects, configuring and tuning PID controllers and advanced control loops; troubleshoot and diagnose control system malfunctions, integrating data from existing systems and trend analysis to resolve issues efficiently.
• Utilize communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, PROFIBUS, HART, OPC DA/UA. Set up and maintain network connectivity and security for remote data monitoring and transmit engineering test data from remote locations to the CDT Data Center for permanent archiving.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Project management: cost estimate, cost tracking, schedule creation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Previous internship or other academic experience with lab testing and data acquisition.
• 0–1 year of engineering experience.

Eligibility Requirements

• 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC plant or field sites (relocation assistance available).
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship).
• Ability and willingness to travel 10%–15% domestically and internationally.
• Access to U.S. export‑controlled information required; final offers contingent on government authorization.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in measurement technology development, including mechanical design analysis of hardware.
• Experience with engineering software for design development, including 3D modeling (AutoCAD, NX/UG, or similar).
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C/C++ and their use in data acquisition and data analysis.
• Strong interest/knowledge in measurement technology and metrology.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to interface effectively with global organizations and external customers.

Additional Information

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $. The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and…