Installation Engineer - Wind Turbine Tooling

About the role

The installation engineering team develops installation processes and tools so that onshore wind turbines can be installed safely, efficiently and economically. The Lead Installation Engineer defines the problem, develops the tools and processes from concept to field validation, and delivers a complete tool package to regional installation teams. The scope includes major component lifting equipment for machine heads and hubs, and drivetrain-related capabilities such as geared turning drives, alignment equipment and lifting and rigging.

Key responsibilities

• Manage tooling development projects through the NPI process, covering design, prototyping, development, validation and final documentation of installation tooling and processes (e.g., lift beams, site fixtures).
• Lead a cross-functional core team to define requirements, develop concepts and create technical specifications for the mechanical design of tooling and processes.
• Manage suppliers to finalize design and manufacture the proposed technology, and use systems thinking to understand the operations needed for an installation.
• Incorporate end-user feedback during tool design, assess safety and ergonomics, and conduct design reviews, FMEAs and structural assessments with chief and principal engineers.
• Create design packages and hand them off to regional installation and Global Tech Operations teams, then support on-site validations and train installation leaders and technicians.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline (mechanical preferred).
• GE Renewable Energy Edison Engineer status, including completion of the corporate training for the Edison Engineering Development Program.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 15% of the time and to climb wind turbines and work at heights.
• Wind turbine product knowledge and familiarity with empathic design.

Required skills

• Familiarity with basic industrial tooling and with CAD and finite element analysis.
• Ability to work with heavy components, cranes and rigging in a hands-on environment.
• Technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication, and PC proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).