Senior Power Train Dynamics & Diagnostics Engineer

GE Vernova

Greenville, United States

Full Time

Posted September 17, 2026

$113k - $113k

Power Generation

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 30, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

Power Train Dynamics and Diagnostics (PTDD) is a global team which is responsible for vibration aspects of the entire scope of Gas Power rotating equipment, including Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Generators, and interfacing systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and own complex RCAs with significant customer-specific or fleet-wide impact, owning the end-to-end process from problem definition and data acquisition through root cause validation and CAPA implementation in a timely manner
Drive cross-functional problem-solving and corrective action related activities across interfacing organizations including product line, service shops, manufacturing, sourcing, field teams, and design engineering to ensure aligned and effective resolution, mitigating risk and improving product robustness
Communicate issue resolution progress, technical findings, risk assessments, and corrective actions across all organizational levels, from field engineers to executive leadership both internally and externally
Define investigation strategies, guiding hypothesis development, validating analytical and field evidence, and mentoring engineers in best-practices for both ER and RCA workstreams
Author and maintain high-quality technical documentation—including Design Practices, Standard Work, and Lessons Learned—to drive continuous improvement and institutionalize knowledge

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics or related STEM field from an accredited college or university
Minimum 10 years of experience in a mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or controls related capacity
Minimum of 8 years of vibration and diagnostics experience
The preferred work location for this role is the GE Vernova offices in Greenville or Atlanta, GA, but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered
Willing to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%) and provide off-hours/weekend support for emergency issue resolution
Proven experience leading structured problem-solving approaches for complex mechanical and system issues with cross-functional teams, including problem definition, data validation, hypothesis testing, root cause identification, and CAPA development
Mastery of RCA methodologies and tools (8D, Mind Mapping, Gantt, etc.)
Significant experience with troubleshooting and investigations of rotating machinery and power train systems, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generator, load gearboxes, pumps/motors
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to solve complex issues across teams
Proven ability to interact and work effectively with all levels within the organization with excellent communication skills for technical issues and solutions
Strong oral and written communication skills, particularly with direct customer interaction experience
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs with established project management skills, including planning prioritization and execution of multi-threaded RCA investigations
Experience with vibration data collection, DAQ systems (preferably ADRE 408), instrumentation, and testing techniques for rotating component and structural vibration diagnostics
Experience with numerical methods, basic finite element, and rotordynamic calculations (unbalance response, power train alignment, critical speeds)