Field Test Engineer
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's, Master's
Kuwait
In PersonTravel up to 50% to customer sites in the GCC and globally.
Manufacturing Quality & TestInspection & Test
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Material, Instrumentation, or Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant field.
- At least 2 years of experience in field or laboratory testing, handling instrumentation, or testing procedures.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to customer sites in the GCC and globally.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in English.
- Legal right to work in the GCC without company sponsorship or time restriction.
Responsibilities
- Execute regional field tests and provide laboratory test support.
- Conduct field tests at customer sites by placing instrumentation, routing cables, interfacing data acquisition equipment, operating software, and preparing traceable documentation to collect quality test data according to procedures.
- Serve as a point of contact for developing test procedures for field samples according to regional and business needs, and update processes according to international procedures.
- Design and construct laboratory test facilities, test rigs, and instrumentation systems, and operate relevant test software.
- Periodically calibrate and maintain test equipment according to ISO procedures.
- Promptly report test results and daily site activities to associated stakeholders.
- Follow safety, environmental, and health guidelines; assist with audits, maintain logs, and close open issues.
Desired Qualifications
- Use of artificial intelligence tools.
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering.
- Experience handling laboratory analytical and data acquisition equipment.
- Good presentation and communication skills in Arabic.
- Eagerness to learn new technology, software tools, and other relevant domains.
- Awareness of different types of sensors, their working principles, and usage scenarios.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality certification and documentation.
- Working knowledge of test software such as LabVIEW or a coding language such as C, C++, or Python.
- Knowledge of 5S and active engagement with artificial intelligence.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus