Job Description Summary
The successful candidate will be a Senior Materials Engineer for steel materials and processing technologies used in the design and manufacture of Wind Turbine products, specializing in towers and other welded components.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support cross-functional teams to deliver qualified Wind Turbine components that meet engineering requirements, cost targets, and production fulfillment schedules.
- Review supplier documentation, perform audits, and evaluate test results against GE requirements.
- Execute research and development programs on new steel materials and processes that enable new product introductions for GE Vernova Wind turbines.
- Review records of quality, composition, and mechanical properties to detect trends that may indicate undesirable changes in product quality.
- Drive continuous improvement of current Wind components to improve quality and/or reduce costs through new or revised special processes and/or alternate materials. Evaluate new tools and analysis as applicable for MPE.
- Lead resolution of material processing related issues encountered during manufacturing at suppliers and throughout the life cycle of the component while in service. Interact with customers as needed.
- Perform root cause and corrective action analyses to solve problems encountered with manufacturing processes and customer operations.
- Write and interpret material and special process specifications. Ensure that specification acceptance/inspection procedures, and processing instructions are suitable, complete, and that these documents are properly controlled.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Welding, Metallurgical, Materials Science Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of steel materials or steel process engineering experience related to materials and processes used in wind turbine towers.
- Minimum ten years of experience with structural welding.
- 5 years' experience working with international codes and standards for steel materials, welding, testing, and compliance.
- Ability and availability to travel (international and domestic) as needed (~20%)
Desired Characteristics
- Non-destructive testing knowledge strongly preferred (UT, PAUT, MPI).
- Hands-on experience in metallurgical testing and analysis and material failure modes and analysis techniques.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive consensus.
- Highly motivated and hands-on
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 19, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
