Lead Repair Joining Technology

Our mission:

At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world.

The Welding/Joining Engineer will be a key contributor to the Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology’s Global Process Development team. This role focuses on the execution of joining technology processes, supporting the Repairs Value Stream by applying technical expertise to welding, brazing, and furnace heat treatment applications to gas turbine components. The role involves hands‑on process development and deployment, ensuring technical standards are met for industrial implementation.

The ideal candidate will support welding, brazing, and furnace heat treatment technologies and help build global capability by developing robust, scalable manufacturing and repair processes, while partnering cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and repair teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the development, qualification, and implementation of joining, brazing, and furnace heat treatment processes to support gas turbine repair applications.
• Apply technical discipline and analytical thinking to solve straightforward welding and brazing process challenges.
• Collaborate with the Repairs Value Stream teams to deliver process solutions that meet quality, volume, and timeliness standards.
• Support the industrialization and deployment of processes from validation through to production integration.
• Perform programming and process optimization for joining and welding platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Repair Engineering, Quality, and Operations) to ensure processes align with standard functional practices.
• Assist in the integration of complementary systems, such as machining, surface prep, and automation, to enhance joining technology performance.
• Draft technical documentation, process specifications, and qualification plans under established guidelines.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts for existing repair processes.
• Act as an informal resource for less experienced team members, sharing technical knowledge to build capability within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of combined experience in Welding, Brazing process development.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience qualifying welding or joining processes for production or repair manufacturing.
• Experience with laser cladding development & operations.
• Knowledge of complementary processes (machining, automation, surface prep).
• Familiarity with gas turbine or aerospace repair standards.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to use prior experience to address process issues.
• Effective communication skills; comfortable exchanging technical information and collaborating across teams.
• Proven ability to work independently within established procedures and guidance.
  
  Note:

There is no visa sponsorship for this role now or in the future

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…