Job Description Summary

As the Principal Engineer System Value Optimization, you are responsible for the overall technical underwriting and acceptance of design, development, and implementation associated with design loads and operation optimization in wind turbines. You will support defining rigor for acceptance of the design decisions for loads, operability and system optimization that will result in safe, high-quality products and services that meet customer needs.
The areas associated with System Value Optimization includes design loads and turbine operation optimization. For these areas, you will support Senior Principal Engineers and Chief Engineers to set and execute a strategy associated with design processes, field issue resolution, and design tools and technology.
You will collaborate with design teams, cross-functional teams and other designated experts across design loads and operation optimization to achieve desired outcomes, sometimes executing the work yourself. You will mentor and develop engineering talent, creating technical depth within the System Value Optimization domain.
This is a leadership position and requires technical proficiency and adept problem-solving skill while developing fundamental capabilities for organizational advancement.
As the Principal Engineer [System Value Optimization], your curiosity, problem-solving skills, and ability to lead design teams will be crucial in ensuring we can technically underwrite that our products and services are of high quality and meet customer needs. Your passion for innovation, your capacity to solve technical challenges head-on, and your ownership to develop technical talent will drive your success in OneWind Engineering.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design teams involved in System Value Optimization within the OneWind engineering team across all stages of the project lifecycle, spanning from conceptualization and design development to product launch and ongoing fleet operations.

• Accountable for overall technical underwriting of designs in the areas of System Value Optimization, and consequently, accountability for the design itself.

• Influence technical rigor for acceptance of design decisions, DFMEA, root cause analysis, design methods and tools.

• Identify and drive continuous improvement in engineering design processes, design practices for design loads and operation optimization to enable engineering design execution that results in safe, high-quality products and services by working with design teams, CTHs, and cross functional teams.

• Assist the design team and sometimes execute the optimization of the design of design loads and operation optimization ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.

• Provide technical support and expertise to internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

• Stay informed and participate in relevant industry regulations, Intellectual Property and standards committees to influence the outcome of regulations and standards.

• Perform risk assessments and assist teams in developing mitigation strategies to address technical challenges and ensure safe, high-quality products and services.

• Provide insight to Senior Principal Engineer, Chief Engineer of the System Value Optimization, and Functional Managers to identify technology needs and support technology development to address those needs.

• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth through coaching & mentoring for controlled title holders and broader engineering team in your discipline.

• Work with people leaders to mentor and develop technical talent.

Qualification / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in design loads and operation optimization

• Significant experience in design loads and operation optimization

• Prior relevant technical leadership experience guiding teams through the design process to deliver safe, high-quality products.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong technical expertise in design loads and operation optimization with demonstrated ability to design and own engineering outcomes regarding safety, quality, and fulfillment of customer needs.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, including remote teams, through design assessments and root cause assessments.

• Experience in complex issue resolution by coordinating cross-functional teams and demonstrating analytical problem-solving skills utilizing tools such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability engineering, RCA 8D process, etc.

• Knowledge of wind turbine industry standards and regulations as it pertains to design loads and operation optimization.

• Experience in project management by creating a clear, executable path from high level objectives, and demonstrating operational execution rigor by ensuring the objectives are realized.

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels of the organization while ensuring transparency and gaining alignment with internal/external stakeholders.

• Track record of curiosity and a strong passion for identifying and turning new ideas, technologies, and methodologies into product differentiated outcomes.

• Experience with coaching, mentoring, and developing technical engineering talent to guide their professional growth and career advancement.

FOR US ONLY: *The base pay range for this position is $131.700,00 - $219.000,00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation of 10%. 
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.  
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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