Job Information
GE Vernova PTR Mechanical Lead Software Developer in Monchengladbach, Germany
Job Description Summary
Power Transformer - Design, build, deliver and maintain software applications & services. Responsible for full software lifecycle including activities such as requirement analysis, documentation/procedures and implementation.
Requires mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge. Requires developed and strong foundation of functional skills and knowledge of relevant technologies.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Focus on Engineering Tools:
Responsible for designing software tools for use by engineering teams to design, test, measure, and validate components, flows, and temperatures in a fast paced and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructure.
Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations.
As a Tools developer Engineer s/he will be close contact with all leveled of employees. Present to senior leaders in specific technical space and on cross functional teams on how technologies interconnect and contribute to overall strategy.
Specifies needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done.
Delivers products as part of a team.
Works on cross functional teams.
Alternatively: Leads analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods.
Focus on Digital Thread Project:
Design, build, deliver and maintain software applications & services.
Working in the areas of machine, cloud, platform and/or application.
Responsible for full software lifecycle including activities such as requirement analysis, documentation/procedures and implementation.
Develops product build and release procedures.
Works independently and contributes to the immediate team or other teams across businesses to implement end to end build and release procedures for a single release or multiple releases
Support the studies for integration of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) across design tools and enterprise software.
Be very hands-on and part of engineering team's day-to-day developer activities.
Architecture, design, proof-of-concepts and implement projects end to end with high quality.
Ability to handle complex projects, large area of scope and complete ownership.
Communicating with end users, technical teams and defining technical strategy.
Maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology, always on a look out for new technologies and work with management and development team in bringing new technologies.
Lead development phase of Global Engineering applications and support implementation process of PTR Digital Thread Project.
Take part in training and implementation of PTR tools in Units.
Provide technical support to local plants
After completing development of technology specific rules and tools, assist with implementation in the receiving PTR Units.
Common:
- Aware of the company and local EHS policies, rules and standards. Showing exemplary behaviours on EHS. Performing the preventive/corrective actions in collaboration with EHS team to avoid the accidents, incidents and environmental damages.
Qualifications / Requirements / Desired characteristics:
Advanced level of English both oral & written
Bachelor's degree from Computer Science or in STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in software development including engineering tools development
Having coding experience with at least one of the following languages C#, Java or VB.Net with strong understanding of object-oriented design concepts and coding skills.
• Strong ability to understand and translate mechanical design calculations into Windows desktop or web-based applications (preferably using C#)
• Experience in CAD automation (Autodesk Inventor or Creo preferred)
• Awareness of mechanical design of internal and external components of Transformers and Shunt Reactors
• Awareness of SAP / Windchill is a plus
Passion for developing code that fits SOLID principles.
Having the knowledge about coding for scientific and engineering computation and numerical analysis as well as problem solving methods
Having the knowledge in 3D CAD parameterization as well as understanding the technical drawing is a plus
Knowledge about a combination of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/JQuery to build the client-side or user-facing portion of a website
Knowledge in writing of unit testing and coding to make sure that individual units are working as expected.
Knowledge of SQL coding experience
Being familiar with key Digital Security topics: Cyber Security, Data Protection, User Protection, Intellectual Property, etc.
Understanding of general concepts related to Cloud infrastructure.
Ability to quickly assess and make recommendations (rapid problem solving) regarding issues
Nice to Have” Qualifications
Understanding of overall system architecture, scalability, reliability, and performance in a database environment
Experience troubleshooting application and system performance and complex, production software issues
Experience designing and leading database performance benchmarks.
Experience with Amazon Web Services technology
Knowledge of GitHub, Data Analytics and AI is a plus
Being familiar with the concept of Product Lifecycle Management
Hands-on experience in testing open source databases (MySQL, Postgres)
Experience in testing commercial databases (Oracle, MS SQL, DB2) is a plus
Desired Characteristics:
Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to influence people
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Effective problem identification and solution skills.
Proven analytical and organizational ability.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Capable of working in uncertain environment
Ability to document, plan, market, and operate programs.
Ability to build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customer.
Enthusiastic, with a drive for results by taking care of all details of the related project/s as a experienced engineer.
Ability to multi task, work in a fast paced environment and complex organizations.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in office IT suite (excel, word and PowerPoint).
Capable of working in a deadline-oriented environment.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
GE Vernova 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.