Job Description Summary

　　The Power Performance team is seeking a test engineer to provide technical guidance & leadership for power curve testing. Scope includes leading & supporting contractual power performance tests, advancing power curve related test methods for validation & contractual testing, developing tools to analyze & report test results, and engagement with state-of-art test methods and industry standards.

　　Job Description

　　GE’s Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100+ GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased onshore wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments, including Cypress, GE’s most powerful onshore wind turbine, and GE’s 2MW platform, which has more than 20GW installed and in operation today. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.

　　Essential Responsibilities

　　Ensure robust power curve test methods for validation and contractual testing

　　Characterize fleet power performance within the System Simulation team, ensure application to new product development and issue resolution

　　Execute and/or lead contractual power performance tests

　　Provide input to and aid in strategy development for tools used to analyze & report power curve test results

　　Diagnose performance data from operating wind turbines. Support technical root cause analyses of field performance.

　　Innovate by investigating & validating new methods of testing as related to power curves

　　Maintain expertise in power curve test methods and industry standards

　　Own and drive lessons learned, best practices and standardization into test documentation and processes. Collaborate with other segments on this.

　　Contribute to and in some cases own standard work processes and design practices

　　Coach and mentor team members

　　Qualifications/Requirements

　　Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

　　Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience

　　Minimum of 2 years of relevant wind engineering experience

　　Desired Characteristics

　　Experience with IEC-based power curve testing

　　Demonstrated expertise in wind turbine power curve testing

　　Ability to navigate complexity, develop clear action plans, and drive change

　　Strong wind turbine expertise in Systems Engineering or System Simulation disciplines

　　Demonstrated ability to work in a global, matrix organizational environment

　　Strong oral and written communication skills

　　Strong technical aptitude & drive to improve test methods

　　Experience with analysis, design, database and/or visualization tools such as MATLAB, Python, Simulink, ENOVIA, Tableau…

　　Participation on IEC standards committees, with industry workgroups, and with independent engineers test organizations

　　Fluid mechanics (e.g. turbulence) and/or atmospheric sciences experience

　　Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Engineering

　　The salary range for this position is 109,500.00 -182,500.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. Available benefits include Health, Medical, 401K, Paid Leave.

　　GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

　　GE 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).

　　Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes