Emergent Repair Engineer

GE Vernova

Schenectady, United States

Full Time

Posted October 5, 2026

$89k - $89k

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 7, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

The Emergent Repair team for GE Vernova Wind Energy, is responsible for the creation of methods, processes and tools that are utilized for unplanned maintenance such as Major Component Exchanges and Uptower Repairs to Service Onshore and Off-Shore Wind Turbines.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and validate repair procedures meeting customer and business requirements. Prove out safety and functionality.
Drive design decisions by clearly communicating the “unknowns”, associated risks and tradeoffs that are required to properly execute a safe and effective repair procedure.
Develop, test and validate repair/replacement procedures through: model walk throughs, prototyping, freestanding components and complete wind turbine machine heads.
Identify and clearly communicate requirements for process specific tooling. Ensure the design allows for installation, operation, and disassembly of the tool in a safe and effective manner.
Own the design of innovative repair solutions and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
Follow and use the team’s Design Review Process, quality standards, best practices and systems to fully review and document repair procedures: eDRB, PLM, FMEAs, WDIs, Handoff Packages, etc.
Maintain broad awareness of efforts within the group to assure lessons learned and responsiveness to customer/program needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or equivalent)
At least 5 years of experience in an engineering, operations, test, or manufacturing field.
Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 10% of the time
Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights
Proficiency with English both written and oral communication
Ability and willingness to challenge status quo, without allegiance to past or current practices and technology, to get to the best GE Vernova products
Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Ability to intact with both senior management and hourly technicians
Creative and open mindset
Wind Turbine Product/Services knowledge
Familiarity with industrial tooling
Familiarity with empathic design
Hands on service/repair experience
Proven record of being team oriented and results driven
Desire to experiment and prototype new solutions
Technical project management experience
Ability and willingness to support physical necessity of shop/field work (i.e., handling rigging, tooling, etc.) when required
Strong oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with CAD design and analysis
PC proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
Demonstrated technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with simple, creative solutions
Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights
Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 10% of the time when required
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).