Onshore Wind Engineering Jr. Technician

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

We operate with a founder's mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.

The Onshore Wind Engineering Jr. Technician role is a hands-on, in-person product validation role located in Schenectady, NY. The successful candidate will learn how to demonstrate proficiency in assembling and testing electrical and mechanical support systems for GE's worldclass 6MW+ onshore wind turbine product portfolio.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform assembly and testing of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic support systems.
• Interpret and understand schematics with a fundamental understating of circuit theory.
• Employ the use of electrical test equipment and instruments (required) (multimeter, ohm meter, TC's, etc.).
• Employ the use of hand and power tools (required) (wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of flow characterization equipment, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and data acquisition systems.
• Audit and validate data for quality and completeness.
• Direct & aid bargaining unit personnel in the running and connection of HV wires, and associated hardware.
• Utilize computer software to monitor, diagnose and repair equipment controls as necessary.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing with customer oversight for demonstration of unit functionality.
• Initiate Quality Control Reports for out of specification test results per quality plan.
• Accurately and completely document information required for the process being performed.
• Execution of methods and unit-specific customer requirements as prescribed by design engineering, management, and technical documentation.
• Ability to navigate 3D viewer software and interpret pertinent technical information to the scope of the role.

• Technical Associate Degree/Certificate Program or High School Diploma/GED and currently pursuing a degree in a technical program or relevant apprenticeship.

• Manufacturing Experience
• Strong grasp of physics, mathematics, hydraulics, computer & programming skills, six sigma methodologies, electrical & mechanical diagnostic techniques, safety, and environmental concerns.
• Proficiency in the use of computer systems and current office suite programs i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as required.

• Open to 1st or 2nd shift work hours (1st shift -7am-3pm or 2nd shift- 3pm -11pm.