Job Description Summary

The Generator Final Assembly 2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer will support the off-shifts by working to solve the team’s technical problems. This individual must be a self-starter, able to work through complex technical issues, and able to communicate well across all three shifts without face-to-face interaction.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manufacturing engineering tasks - primarily tactical responsibilities
  • Creating & updating work instructions
  • Purchasing of & planning maintenance of shop tooling
  • Analyzing part drawings and technical process specifications
  • Creating shop build documentation 
  • Communicating technical processes with salary & hourly employees

• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work 2nd Shift (3-11pm)
• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field from an accredited university/college with 2 years of experience in manufacturing leadership
• OR a 2 year Technical Degree with minimum 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing leadership or technical role
• OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership or technical role
• OR 6 years of military experience in a technical or relatable role

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
• This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova factory in Schenectady, NY
• This position will mainly support the 2nd shift team (3pm-11pm) but may also be asked to support 3rd shift operations (11pm-7am)

Desired Characteristics

• Manufacturing experience or internship in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Technical aptitude in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with tooling design and/or process improvement.
• Ability to present clearly to manufacturing operators and leadership.
• Experience in writing standard operating procedures.
• Ability to document, plan and execute programs.

Benefits Available to You

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $76,300.00 and $114,400.00. 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 September 21, 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.