Lead Engineer - Generator Mechanical
TaubateFull-timePosted Aug 6, 2026
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
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No