Yaw System Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

You will be a part of GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Yaw subsystem team. The role offers hardware ownership opportunity including design, analysis, supplier qualification, testing and validation focusing on mechanical rotating components for utility scale wind turbines.

You will primarily support the hydraulic power unit system through the entire life cycle from conceptual design through detailed design and development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, 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

Essential Responsibilities

You will:

• 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 yaw system components for wind turbines focusing on hydraulic pressure unit (HPU) systems, high speed brakes, and yaw brakes encompassing component design, 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 GEV 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
• Minimum 2 years mechanical analysis and design experience in industry from full time, co-op, or internship role
• Technical drawing, GD&T, and manufacturing experience
• Experience with 3D-CAD tools like Unigraphics / Siemens NX
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent communication, project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work on global projects with team members across cultural boundaries
• Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions
• Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change

• Fluent English written and spoken
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Established mechanical design process knowledge and cross functional team participation
• Working knowledge of Ansys or other finite element analysis tools
• External vendor/supplier development experience
• Design experience working on components in the Rotating Components yaw subsystem (yaw drives, yaw tower bolts, yaw brakes, hydraulic systems)
• Experience with system design including interface definition, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability / installation / serviceability
• Hydraulic-specific design experience including:
  • Ability to spec accumulator volume and pre-charge pressure, size orifices, and hoses
  • Knowledge of ISO-4406 cleanliness requirements for components and filtration methods to achieve requirements

• Famic Automation Studio hydraulic analysis experience

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 30, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.