Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

Manufacturing engineer with responsibility sustaining, improving and supporting troubleshooting and maintenance of automated equipment within the Fuel Manufacturing Operation. Also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of operating procedures, operator and maintenance technician training material, and technical reports for the associated equipment. Responsible for process monitoring for ensuring KPI's are green, and problem solving is launched when KPI's go red. Track and trend equipment performance and drive improvement projects to mitigate the leading causes for lost productivity, or quality non-conformances.

Job Description

Responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Understanding of the assigned manufacturing processes to support maintenance and operations troubleshooting.
• Process monitoring to ensure equipment and process is within control and reliability and availability expectations.
• Upkeep of process and equipment documentation including operating procedures, maintenance guides, training material, technical reports, and functional test instructions.
• Provide operational oversight and training support for operators and maintenance of equipment.
• Drive process improvement projects in response to identified issues, and proactively as opportunities are identified.
• Support testing of equipment, processes, and controls to assure conformance to applicable regulations and quality requirements.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing operation, including emergency response, and scheduled projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.

OR

• High School Diploma/Associates degree.
• Minimum 4 years experience in an industrial, manufacturing maintenance environment.

Eligibility Requirements

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
• Must be comfortable working onsite at the GEH facility in Wilmington, NC on a regular basis.
• For Controlled Access Area: must be able to successfully pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test; follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations; wear protective clothing to enter the area.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity or Knowledge with industrial automated equipment and processes
• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with process and/or equipment documentation development and upkeep
• Experience with Problem Solving
• Experience with industrial equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support
• Experience with improvement projects for automated industrial equipment or processes
• Experience resolving obsolescence issues or proactive obsolescence prevention
• Experience working in a regulated environment
• Experience with GE (now Emerson) PLC's
• Experience with Oracle databases and SQL
• Experience with motion control device selection, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Experience with computer programming (software)
• Experience with GE MkVIe
• Experience with PI Process Historian
• Experience with GE (now Emerson) License Server
• Experience with configuration/change management
• Experience supporting 24/7 chemical/manufacturing processes
• Ability to develop creative solutions for complex, challenging issues.
• Ability to explain complex issues to a non-technical audience.
• Positive track record of experience resolving technical issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence others.

The base pay range for this position is $75 - 95k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 2/3/2025.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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