Research Engineer - Mechanical Systems

1 years

5 - 10 Lacs

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Job Description

As a Research Engineer – Mechanical Systems, you will do hands-on work on technology programs in development and research of advanced mechanical systems. You will interact with technologists and engineers to deliver novel solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary problems in the broad area of mechanical design for all of GE Vernova Products. This is a high impact and high visible role with tight deadlines requiring extremely quick turn-around times, often needing to work with limited inputs/data and huge opportunities for creativity and innovation.

As a Research Engineer – Mechanical Systems, you will do hands-on work on technology programs in development and research of advanced mechanical systems. You will interact with technologists and engineers to deliver novel solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary problems in the broad area of mechanical design for all of GE Vernova Products. This is a high impact and high visible role with tight deadlines requiring extremely quick turn-around times, often needing to work with limited inputs/data and huge opportunities for creativity and innovation.
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Do Hands-on Mechanical Finite Element analysis of, but not limited to, wind turbine, gas turbine, steam turbine components for determining stress and fatigue life.
  • Do Hands-on Advanced modeling and simulation.
  • Do Hands-on Advanced Finite Element Contact Analysis of Components and Systems
  • Perform all preprocessing (including meshing tasks, setting of finite element models for all load conditions), running and postprocessing tasks
  • Interpret the results of the analysis and provide meaningful insights to the global teams
  • Document thoroughly the project work
  • Participate in technical reviews and ideation sessions
  • Be current on the state-of-the-art on the analytical and numerical modeling of degradation and failure mechanisms
  • Do literature survey, synthesize the findings and provide recommendations for the way forward.
  • Develop ideas and concepts to improve the durability and availability of mechanical components of wind turbine, gas turbine, steam turbine
  • Deliver on technical projects with set timelines and cost, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and assure proper documentation of the same
  • Network and collaborate with both GE Vernova engineers, Vernova Advanced Research team members to build plans and execute on technical projects
  • Participate in a team framework on multi-generation technology programs to enable future design advancements, while independently executing tasks leveraging your technical skills.
Required Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in Solid Mechanics/Structural Mechanics, with at least 1 year of experience in industrial research or post-doctoral research
  • Fundamental knowledge and deep expertise in solid mechanics, structural dynamics, fatigue, creep and fracture mechanics
  • Solid understanding of key mechanical components of Wind Turbine, Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Power Plant Equipment, including Balance of Plant Equipment.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in end-to-end analysis in ANSYS & ABAQUS for mechanical and structural dynamics problems, with a solid understanding of loads and boundary conditions.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in modeling of different degradation mechanisms in Composite, Ceramics and Metals, including development of user defined subroutines for specific failure/degradation mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new, unfamiliar technology areas and to abstract system level concepts
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment as “ONE TEAM”
  • Demonstrated initiative, accountability and ownership of assigned tasks.
  • Curiosity and appreciation for role of inter-disciplinary technologies in the product development and the overall “Big Picture”
  • Strong understanding of Materials and their Properties that influence the mechanical design.
  • Understanding of Energy Transition Space and technologies/solutions to navigate the transition
  • Solid understanding of Technology Readiness Levels and Technical Competitive Assessment
  • Demonstrated Creativity and Problem Solving Abilities
  • Solid understanding of energy transition, decarbonization, fuel cells and storage
  • Passion towards Innovation, Emerging Technologies, IP Landscape, White Space identification and Patents
Desired Characteristics
  • Experience in modeling initiation and propagation of cracks in composites
  • Experience in modeling degradation in hot gas path components of gas turbines
  • Experience in durability testing of mechanical components and sub-components
  • Product Knowledge of Gas Turbines and Wind Turbines, with a solid understanding of their operating conditions
  • Experience in performing design trade-off studies and design optimization
  • Exposure to prototype/ engine Tests, experience with data mining/processing and building models
  • Awareness of field issues that impact the availability and durability
  • Experience in sensor data analytics for condition monitoring and the validation of the computational models with the test data
  • Ability to automate the processes for improved productivity
  • Hands-on working on Python or Matlab
  • Experience of using High Performance Computing for advanced and complex analysis.
  • Awareness of relevant Industry Standards and Regulations.
  • Exposure/ Experience of working with World-Class Research Groups.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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