Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

As part of the GE Vernova Rotating Machines Product Engineering team, you will play a significant role in helping serve our customers by providing technical solutions to support the design and manufacturing of large industrial synchronous and induction motors. GE has been producing large rotating electrical equipment for more than 130 years, producing motors up to 100,000hp. Our machines are found in a variety of critical applications, including marine, industrial and power generation.

You will work with the design team to develop technical solutions and designs for new rotating electrical equipment, retrofits, upgrades, and spares. You will also provide support during the manufacturing and testing phases.

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• Perform detailed analysis work on both stationary and rotating components, including static structural, modal/dynamic & torsional.
• Deliver clear design instructions as an input into the creation of detailed manufacturing drawings and bills of materials.
• Analyze and validate material and process equivalencies to overcome obsolescence challenges for legacy designs.
• Develop technical specifications and work with external suppliers on the design of purchased components including heat exchangers & bearings.
• Review critical drawings and bills of material.
• Review and validate results of factory performance tests.
• Provide support to the sales team to help develop proposal designs and identify project risks during the tender stage.
• Review project specifications & reference designs to assist in developing the project design strategy.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in design, analysis, manufacturing, repair, field service, refurbishment and installation of large rotating equipment.

• Strong overall technical skills with ability to perform calculations from first principles.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and documentation.
• Candidates must be eligible to be licensed as P.Eng. in the Province of Ontario
• Experience with the design and application of rotating electrical equipment, or similar large industrial machinery.
• Proficiency with mechanical design tools associated with structural design and stress analysis, rotor dynamics, finite element analysis (ANSYS), 3D & 2D modeling (Creo & AutoCAD), vibration analysis, torsional analysis and noise prediction.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes, GD&T, and industry standards (e.g. API, ASME, NEMA).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work in a cross functional and diverse team.
• Solution oriented and pragmatic, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong customer focus.