About the Role
GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Secondary Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position is integral to the Systems Engineering discipline, which employs a cross-functional technical approach to address both business and technical requirements for delivering quality products that meet user needs. The Lead Secondary Engineer will be responsible for planning and executing departmental operations or focusing on professional activities within a technical discipline, operating with a degree of autonomy guided by established policies and end-result reviews. This role offers the opportunity to modify workflows and practices, provided that end results meet acceptance standards for quality, scope, and timeliness.
Systems Engineering is a discipline focused on implementing a robust process for designing, building, and optimizing systems. This involves identifying and quantifying system requirements, developing alternative system design concepts, conducting design trade-off studies, selecting and implementing the best designs, and verifying proper integration and execution throughout the system lifecycle, from concept to production and operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, evaluate, lead, and manage engineering solutions for product and control system technology requirements.
- Apply control theory and mathematical modeling to design and control systems with desired behaviors, including operability, setting limits, cycle optimization, control logic, control-related software, sensors, hardware and software algorithms, and feedback for performance control of devices, subsystems, and systems.
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking, and technical experience to implement policies and strategies.
- Leverage judgment and propose various solutions outside of established parameters to address more complex manufacturing processes with technical diversity and/or interdependent production cycles, using technical experience and analytical thinking.
- Source decisions from multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams.
- Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- Lead small projects with low risk and resource requirements.
- Communicate information and develop skills to move team members toward consensus on topics within the field.
- Communicate performance expectations and handle confidential matters.
Qualifications and Requirements
This role requires advanced experience. The knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma with relevant experience. The position is full-time and located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company is GE Vernova.
Required Skills
- Systems Engineering
- Control Theory
- Mathematical Modeling
- Design Trade-off Studies
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Leadership
Additional Information
The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and leadership qualities, and the ability to influence others and lead small teams. They should be capable of leading medium-scope, medium-impact initiatives, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, and demonstrating effective problem detection and resolution. Proven analytical and organizational skills are essential. The role requires 5-10 years of experience. Relocation assistance is not provided.