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GE Vernova

Instrument Engineering Specialist 1 - Lab -1

Schenectady

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$65,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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Job Description Summary

The Instrumentation Engineering Specialist leads the calibration, build, diagnostic, repair & associated operational activities for precision instrumentation used for Thermal Performance Testing and supports field testing/data collection from customers’ power plants for both commercial and internal purposes.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Test and calibration of controlling, indicating and measuring instruments and devices, such as pressure transmitters, temperature controls, Thermocouples, RTD’s, thermometers and power load measurement devices.
  • Responsible for all process and Quality documentation SME area(s) and proficient with quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices.
  • Selects and installs accessories such as adapters, indicating gauges, or holding devices on test or calibration fixture, and connects the instrument or device to a lab primary standard.
  • Sets controls to regulate factors such as current flow, timing cycle, pressure, temperature or vacuum according to specifications and activates test of calibration equipment.
  • Observes reading on meters and gauges and other displays and performance of device or instrument to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements & Adjusts calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument.
  • Identify defective instrumentation and lead root cause investigation and implementation of CAPA through engagement with Lab leaders.
  • Responsible to support all Lab operational processes across instrumentation returns, maintenance, prepping, packing, items to inventory (Kanban), Kanban level maintenance for consumables/misc. equipment and Lab 5S activities.
  • Provide hands on support for thermal performance testing of gas turbines.
  • Accountable for the quality of the data collected from customers’ power plants for both commercial and internal purposes.

Required Qualifications

Associate or BS Engineering, Instrumentation Degree, Military Calibration or Minimum of 2 years of industry experience and familiarity calibration/used for thermal performance testing and evaluation

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ability to work overtime (including weekends)
  • Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 20%) to mainly domestic power plant sites in support of testing. The duration of the field tests ranges from one (1) to (3) weeks/1-2 jobs per year.

Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent mechanical and electrical skills with familiarity with m A and m V measurements.
  • Understanding of instrumentation principles, their physics principles, calibration, installation requirements, operation, communications, and troubleshooting.
  • Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute calibration
  • Instrumentation training in: Control systems, industrial environments, calibration facilities and processes
  • Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor electrical repairs on instrumentation.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $65,000.00 - $70,000.00.

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Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

GE Vernova 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 04, 2026.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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