Lead Engineer - Generator Mechanical

Posted:
8/6/2026, 12:22:43 AM

Location(s):
Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil ⋅ São Paulo, Brazil

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$114k/yr

Job Description Summary

The employee will be responsible for the design and coordination of hydro generator. He/She will work on offers (ITO) and project execution (OTR). Most of the work will be done on installed based projects (transactional and simple retrofit projects).

Job Description

Essencial Responsibilities:

 

  • Operational Reliability: Ensure the reliable performance of machinery throughout installation, commissioning, and the warranty period.
  • Issue Resolution & RCA: Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on hydro power plant issues, develop physics-based hypotheses, and validate corrective actions across the fleet.
  • Risk Mitigation: Partner with engineering, construction, sourcing, and quality teams to drive proactive risk mitigation programs during ITO (Inquiry to Order) and OTR (Order to Remittance).
  • Fleet Data Analytics: Assess fleet reliability data to identify trends early, reduce fault/failure rates, and accelerate the cycle time for corrective action implementation.
  • Technical Communication: Provide the leadership team with accurate risk assessments and present technical findings to both internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Engineering Design & Modeling: Create detailed 2D/3D models and Model Based Definitions for generator components, ensuring designs meet cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
  • Interface Management: Manage component interfaces and maintain up-to-date, accurate digital assemblies within the linked model environment.
  • Compliance & Expertise: Adhere to all GE policies, engineering standards, and security regulations while staying current with industry advancements.

Required Qualification : 

  • Bachelor’s Degree (University) in Mechanical Engineering 
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Portuguese 
  • Familiar to Hydro Generator component definition, advanced GD&T skills, knowledge of ISO/ASME standards & proficient knowledge of NX software. 
  • Knowledge of International standards related to material specification 
  • Understanding of PLM processes. 
  • Ability to work independently and capable of solving technical issues related to generator 
  • Good level of understanding in computer aided manufacturing (CAM) and manufacturing processes 
  • Good level of understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as it relates to individual parts and overall assemblies (ANSI Y14.5) 
  • Experience in Hydro Generator mechanical, Dimensioning of new machines, Recalculation of existing machines 
  • General understanding of fluid mechanics (including oil, water, air, nitrogen, glycol or other)  

    Desired Characteristics: 

    • Good spoken and written communication skills 
    • Ability to learn & adapt to business needs 
    • Good planning, organizational skills and team player 
    • Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, autonomy 
    • Must be results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy 
    • Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
    • Availability to travel occasionally, including by plane 
    *A GE Vernova está comprometida em promover a diversidade e incentiva a candidatura de mulheres, pessoas negras, pessoas com deficiência, integrantes da comunidade LGBTQIAP+ e profissionais de todas as idades para esta posição.

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: No

    GE Vernova

    Website: https://www.gevernova.com/

    Headquarter Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Employee Count: 10001+

    Year Founded: 2021

    IPO Status: Public

    Last Funding Type: Grant

    Industries: Energy ⋅ Energy Efficiency ⋅ Sustainability

    Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas