Engineering Testing Specialist

Job Description Summary Plans and conducts test activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of laboratory and field validation testing, inspection and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of products and services which typically does not require an Engineering degree
• Responsible for design and construction of test facilities, test rigs, instrumentation systems and the development of test software
• 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. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.
• Willingness and ability to travel 10% of the time

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of Testing or Inspection experience).

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Ability to manage and influence in a matrix environment, including demonstrated ability to formulate win-win strategies between teams
• Strong problem solving skills
• Able to work independently
• Prior experience using electrical test and monitoring tools such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers and temperature monitoring equipment
• Prior experience in wiring, soldering and troubleshooting of electrical circuits for instrumentation applications
• Prior experience with programming test equipment to automatically sequence test evolutions and capture data
• Prior experience using small hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) in the mechanical setup of test stands

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No