GE Vernova · 20 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Robotics/Mechatronics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $219K/yr
7+ years expGE Vernova is the central innovation engine for GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, focusing on decarbonization and renewable energy. The Principal Engineer will develop advanced technology in robotics and autonomy, collaborating with various teams to shape the future of GE Vernova's business products.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be a technical pillar in a multidisciplinary team inventing and developing functional systems and tools advancing robotics and autonomy, including robot system design, motion planning, perception, manipulation, system integration, and human-robot interaction
Grow expertise by inventing and implementing prototypes, solutions and demonstrate Robotics applications to real world problems by quick prototyping and validation
Collaborate with chief and consulting engineers and product managers in GE Vernova businesses and at external partners to determine and hone needs, product and process requirements
Work directly with GE Vernova Advanced Research senior leadership and technology managers to shape technical vision and lead organizational strategy for Robotics
Be a thought leader and drive IP strategy development and prior art analysis, write disclosures and patent applications and collect rigorous experimental data for IP patent processes
Foster and grow relationships with colleagues at GE Vernova Advanced Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities, being a coach for developing technologists
Identify, shape and drive collaborative relationships with academic, national laboratory, industry, government agencies and GE experts to leverage internal capability, increasing impact
Deliver effective presentations, reports, and publications to GE Vernova Advanced Research leadership, the GE Vernova businesses, government agencies, professional societies, and peer-reviewed journals
Lead and grow external and commercial opportunities, proposing solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges and leading proposals as principal investigator for grant consideration
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with 7+ years of relevant work experience
Proven record of innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, in areas related to the specified scientific domain of Robotics
Demonstrated project execution experience, teamwork experience & ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
Demonstrated leadership experience
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
Must have unrestricted work authorization in the US. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
Must be 18 years or older
Preferred
Experience developing patentable intellectual property
Experience writing successful R&D proposals, including to government agencies
Ability and experience transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing
Well versed in Six Sigma methodology –specifically DoE's and Gage R&R
Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
Comfort interacting and reporting horizontally and vertically both within and across organizational boundaries
Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills using innovative and hands-on solutions
Demonstrated capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Strong interpersonal skills initiative, high self-confidence and have goals for a career in industrial research
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible in a global team environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
A 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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