Technology Manager Mechanical Engineering

Technology Manager For Mechanical Engineering Team

At GE Vernova Advanced Research, we're not just studying mechanical engineering we're reinventing it. With 150+ active energy-focused programs and partnerships spanning 420+ leading institutions, our researchers are pushing the boundaries of what's structurally possible to power the global energy transition.

We're looking for a Technology Manager for our Mechanical Engineering team focused on research a bold technical leader who will guide a world-class team of researchers developing next-generation structural mechanics and durability solutions for GE Vernova's Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses. This is more than a leadership role. It's a chance to define how the world's most critical energy systems are designed to last.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build and manage a robust portfolio of research programs that advance the following aspects of mechanical engineering - structural mechanics, durability, and fatigue performance across GE Vernova's Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses
• Lead early-stage technology development with high disruption potential from first concept through successful transition to the businesses
• Develop multi-generational technology roadmaps that give GE Vernova's businesses a competitive, multi-year structural mechanics strategy
• Partner with Chief Engineers, Chief Scientists, and Senior Principal Engineers to align structural mechanics and durability strategy with product and manufacturing goals across the enterprise

• Serve as the strategic link between GE Vernova Advanced Research, business units, and external partners including U.S. government agencies
• Work closely with the Technology Director and Mission Leaders to continuously shape and evolve the vision for the Mechanical Structures & Durability team
• Coordinate disruptive technology efforts with GE Vernova's business teams and ensure integration into long-term product and technology plans
• Establish, grow, and maintain strategic external relationships with government agencies, national labs, academic institutions, and industry partners
• Actively represent and promote GE Vernova's research capabilities in the broader scientific and energy community

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of technologists and researchers creating a culture where scientific excellence and personal growth go hand in hand
• Champion talent acquisition and retention, recruiting exceptional engineers and scientists who raise the bar for the organization
• Provide meaningful coaching, career development, and structured growth opportunities for team members at every level
• Drive adoption of Lean principles, project/program management best practices, and operational discipline across all team activities

• Ensure all programs operate with the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance
• Own resource planning that balances organizational priorities with individual researcher development goals
• Drive accountability for project execution in a fast-paced, matrixed research environment
• Manage financial stewardship including budget oversight and investment prioritization across the team's program portfolio

Required Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience leading technical programs or R&D efforts in structural mechanics, durability, fatigue analysis, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• People Leadership: Proven direct management experience leading teams of 3 or more engineers or scientists, with demonstrated ability to develop talent, navigate performance, and build high-performing organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; this role is not eligible for immigration or visa sponsorship. This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws. Consistent with U.S. export regulations, we can only consider applicants who are "U.S. persons" as defined by law.
• Must be willing to work onsite at GE Vernova Advanced Research, Niskayuna, NY onsite presence is essential to support hands-on collaboration and direct reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of successfully contributing to, writing and executing on competitive proposals with U.S. government agencies such as DOE, ARPA-E, DOD, DARPA, or equivalent federal sponsors.
• Ability to translate complex technical and business challenges into clear priorities, actionable plans, and measurable outcome
• Industrial application experience in mechanical engineering with emphasis on structural mechanics and durability with direct exposure to the challenges of scaling structural solutions from lab research into production environments
• Demonstrated success in transitioning R&D technology into commercial or industrial products, including full lifecycle ownership from concept through deployment
• Experience leading or collaborating with global or geographically distributed teams across multiple business functions and engineering disciplines in a matrixed environment
• Familiarity with advanced structural analysis tools such as FEA (finite element analysis), probabilistic durability modeling, fatigue life prediction, or related computational methods
• Understanding of customer needs and competitive industry trends in power generation, wind energy, or electrification with the ability to convert insights into technology strategy
• Track record of building and sustaining a culture of safety and continuous improvement within a technical research or engineering organization
• Experience with Lean methodologies applied in a research, product development, or early-stage technology environment
• Active presence in the professional community through conference participation, publications, or technical society leadership that advances GE Vernova's external reputation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to present complex structural mechanics concepts to executive and non-technical business audiences

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.