Design Engineer - Sealing Technology - (US-NY-Schenectady - 12345)

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Jobcode: 56066747
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Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Energy
Function: Engineering/Technology
Location: Schenectady, NY
Job #: 811868
Posted: Mar 31, 2008 Responsibilities

The STCoE Turbine Design Engineering team combines mechanical integration, design, customer issue resolution, RCA/CA support for field issues, unit operation and field validation, to lead and support the STCoE technology teams.

*This position will be responsible for steam turbine seal design, in the area of new product development and project execution, including associated life cycle support of the product.

*Work closely with mechanical design integration initiatives including establishing requirements for successful technical integration of steam turbine sealing technologies, and ensuring an optimized engineering solution to meet product requirements.

*Team success depends on interaction with Program managers, Product System Integration Leaders, technology teams, Installation & Field Service installation teams, and the Global Supply Chain.

*Responsible for analyzing data (shop, field, etc.) and recommending actions to solve design related issues.

*Develop expertise in computer models used in analysis (thermal/mechanical finite element, data reduction).

*Prepare, document and communicate results and recommendations.

*Review and approve drawings and specifications.

*Identify and drive new and proven sealing technologies into steam turbine products with focus on performance enhancement and cost reduction.

*Lead/support efforts for creating vision for next generation of sealing technology and analysis tools.

*Analyze competitive data and integrate with other GE businesses on sealing technology and advances in design.

Qualifications

*Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences.

Desired

*Minimum of 2 years of design experience or equivalent.

*Advanced Engineering Degree.

*Experience working with global resources.

*Prior Steam Turbine or rotating machinery design experience.

*System Design experience.

*Familiar with factory assembly practices.

*Hands-on knowledge of mechanical components and systems.

*Strong analytical and computational skills.

*Strong verbal and written communication skills.

*Team Player with demonstrated skills.

*Strong sense of project ownership and for delivery of accurate results on time.

*Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (GE employees only).
General

STCoE - Turbine Design Engineering.

*This position may be offered at a lower band if candidate meets requirements of the position as posted.
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