GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Wind Turbine System Validation Engineer

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSalzbergen, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required.
Ability and availability to travel up to 25% is required.
Ability to climb wind turbine towers with a 160-meter hub height is required.
A Class B driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

Support and drive product validation activities for power performance, grid compliance, loads, operability, thermal, aerodynamics, aeroelastics, and acoustics.
Travel to sites to support and drive sensor installation, product testing, and customer issues.
Analyze test data and document results.
Participate in failure mode and effects analysis, risk assessment, and root cause analysis activities.
Resolve field service cases and support failure investigations in the installed base.

Desired Qualifications

Wind turbine technology experience is a strong plus but is not required.
Experience with power systems, data science, or systems engineering, demonstrated through coursework, internships, or other experience.
Hands-on skills using electrical and mechanical test equipment.
A structured approach to problem-solving and learning agility.
Ability to communicate technical problems clearly and simply.
Ability to work in project teams in an international environment.
Interest in renewable energy or sustainability.

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Wind is helping change the world and has a focused portfolio of products and services to meet the need for cleaner power — today and tomorrow.
We are fully committed to full gender equality and diversity inclusion, aiming for the best professionals in an equal employment opportunity environment.

This early career Engineering position allows you to grow your skills as a member of the System Validation team - a multi-disciplinary engineering development team that runs Wind turbine System Validation for Power Performance, Grid compliance, Loads, Operability, Thermal, Aerodynamics, Aeroelastics and Acoustics.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Support and drive product validation activities of Power Performance, Grid compliance, Loads, Operability, Thermal, Aerodynamics, Aeroelastics and Acoustics
Travel to site to support and drive sensor installation, product testing and/or customer issues
Test data analysis and documentation
Participate in FMEA and risk assessment and root cause analysis activities
Resolve field service cases and support failure investigations in the installed base

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited University.
Ability and availability to travel up to 25%
Ability to climb wind turbine towers of 160m hubheight
Driver license, Class B

Desired Characteristics

Highly motivated, self-starter, energetic, positive, flexible in changing environments
Ability to demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving, learning agility
Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams in an international environment
Hands on skills (for using test equipment both electrical and mechanical)
Experience demonstrated through course work, internships, or other experiences:
- Wind Turbine Technology Experience is a strong plus but not required
- Power Systems, Data Science, Systems Engineering
Passionate about renewable energy and/or sustainability

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

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, MA
Founded: 2024

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