Lead Engineer - Inspection Engineering - Electrical and Controls Design

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Engineer in Inspection Engineering you will develop and deliver Inspection Tools that are used to perform nondestructive examination (NDE) Inspections of both Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) and Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) customers at domestic and international Nuclear Plants. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of new products and technology with an emphasis in motion control to meet customer needs and overcome complex technical challenges.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Lead Engineer you will:

• Execute the design, and development for specialty tooling and equipment using sound engineering principles and adhering to engineering standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements.
• Develop robotic inspection tooling of medium to high complexity though Mechanical, Electrical, Hardware, Software Programming and Motion Control design.
• Proactively communicate and deliver assignments on time.
• Identify and mitigate technical risk.
• Communicate technical detail to fabricators and technicians through the generation of fabrication drawings, electrical diagrams, specifications, and direct communication.
• Generate operational instructions for newly developed tools and equipment.
• Contribute to the success of others by providing feedback and technical input during design reviews and verifications.
• Provide emergent issue response to Field Services teams and Customers as required.
• Interface with a broad, multi-disciplinary team.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• At least 4 years of electrical and/or controls design experience

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• Ability to obtain commercial nuclear site entry.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (30% if remote) domestically and internationally to other GE Vernova locations, vendors, and customer sites as necessary.
• 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.

• Proficient in 3D CAD design and computer skills.
• Solid understanding of the principles of Electronics, Electrical Hardware, Software and Motion Control
• Experience with the selection, use, and design of motion control components suitable to operate mechatronic devices.
• Experience in the development of equipment within the nuclear services sector, particularly with regards to inspections provided during a maintenance outage at BWR's and PWR's
• Ability to troubleshoot improperly functioning equipment and implement the proper changes.
• Ability to assess technical risk and devise suitable means to mitigate.
• Familiarity with LEAN tools and principles.