Balance Support Engineer

Job description

3349518
Additional Cities

Richmond
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Power Services
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Virginia
Postal Code

23237-2921
Role Summary/Purpose

The Balance Support Engineer will be responsible for engineering activities associated with preparing materials and documentation for the balance of turbine and generator rotors.
Essential Responsibilities

As the Balance Support Engineer, you will:

· Prepare balancing and testing documentation
· Create, modify, and validate design of required fixtures, tools, and equipment
· Be expected to resolve problems through the application of expertise guided by precedent
· Work together with people from within the business unit
· Communicate with the balance team, supervisor, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
· Support and conduct moment weighing, frequency testing, and balancing activities.
Qualifications/Requirements

· Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering or related field
· Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or engineering related experience
Desired Characteristics

- Demonstrated ability to adapt, be flexible, and maintain enthusiasm and focus under the demands of a fast-paced and often changing environment
- Ability to manage projects
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities
- Ability to create technical drawings and procedures
- Experience with planning and organization
- Lean manufacturing experience
About Us

GE’s Power Services business, headquartered in Baden, Switzerland, delivers world-class solutions for our customers across total plant assets and their operational lifetimes. This organization supports 2,800+ customers worldwide with an installed base of 28,000+ power generation assets, which includes other OEMs, and taps into the Industrial Internet to improve the performance of our solutions over the entire life cycle through the power of software and big data analytics.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Virginia
Primary City

Richmond