Job Description Summary

The successful candidate will be a part of GE Vernova’s Wind Integral Machine Head Driveline subsystem. The team is responsible for mechanical hardware (main bearing, main shaft, covers, rotor locks, rotor brakes, and couplings) including New Product / Technology Introduction, Validation & Testing, Field Support, and Root Cause Analysis for utility scale wind turbines.

This position will primarily support the main bearing covers & seals and main shaft through the entire life cycle from conceptual design through detailed design and development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, validation, and installed fleet support. The engineer will drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in the design, analysis, cost, and reliability of the components under their responsibility.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Execute projects pertaining to new product introduction, new technology integration, and field issue resolution with a heavy focus on quality and reliability verified by physical testing

Be responsible for designing build-to-spec seals and build-to-print covers + main shafts for wind turbines encompassing component specification design, analysis, system interaction, and system reliability

Hold ownership of and drive lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design related documentation such as design practices, drawings, and technical specifications

Responsible for design, development of testing/validation plans to prove component function and reliability

Provide innovative design solutions to meet aggressive timing, product cost, and reliability targets

Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs,



and specifications applying all GE and industry processes, standards, and best practices

Work cross functionally, developing strong relationships with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and others to improve product quality and first-time yield

Support manufacturing, sourcing, and the field with issue resolution and quick corrective actions for design related causes (NCR, SDR, PAC)

Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies

Drive efforts to introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, new design tools/methods to advance the strategic position of yaw subsystem components

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Substantial mechanical analysis and design experience in industry

Working knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T;, and manufacturing

Experience with 3D-CAD tools like Unigraphics / Siemens NX

Excellent communication, project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Proven ability to lead global projects with team members across cultural boundaries

Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions

Established problem solving process knowledge and execution





Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change

Fluent English written and spoken

For roles located in the USA: Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position opening.

Desired Characteristics

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience with the design and/or application of bearings in rotating equipment

Working knowledge of Ansys or other finite element analysis tools

Engineering experience in Design/Product Development of mechanical components (preferably wind turbine mechanical components)

Experience with system design including interface definition, system stiffness, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability / installation / serviceability.

Experience with industrial component manufacturing processes

Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management processes & tools

Proven track record of collaborating with business product managers and suppliers/vendors to optimize component costs and influence purchasing strategy

Experience on power generation products

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova will only employ those who are legally a

📌 Lead Driveline Mechanical Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 GE Vernova
📍 Madrid