Engineering Technician
Manufacturing Operations; HRLY
- Type:
- Full Time
- Location(s):
- Rugby (Leic) GB
- Date Posted:
- Salary:
- Job Posting Start Date:
- 2026-10-21
- Job Posting End Date:
- Job ID:
- R5050203
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Job Description Summary
Why This Role Matters: You will play a critical role in our manufacturing operations, ensuring our specialized equipment is built to the highest standards of quality and reliability. By performing precision mechanical fitting and sub-assembly tasks, you directly support the delivery of electrification solutions that power major energy, maritime, and industrial projects worldwide, helping to advance the global energy transition.Your Profile: You are a detail-oriented technician who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You take pride in your ability to interpret technical drawings, work with precision measuring tools, and consistently produce high-quality work. You are a team player who prioritizes safety, follows processes accurately, and enjoys contributing to continuous improvement in the workshop.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Precision Fitting: Perform mechanical fitting tasks, including the assembly of machines for testing and the installation of drives and couplings.
- Sub-Assembly: Prepare and build sub-assemblies, such as terminal boxes, exciter bases, and frames.
- Measurement: Use precision equipment—including micrometers, verniers, and DTI (Dial Test Indicator) gauges—to measure components to tight tolerances.
- Technical Interpretation: Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and specifications to guide assembly and installation.
- Quality & Documentation: Ensure all work meets defined quality standards and maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
- Safety & 5S: Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace in line with 5S principles.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Technical Experience: Proven experience in mechanical or electrical fitting within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Blueprint Literacy: Demonstrated ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings and schematics.
- Precision Skills: Experience using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, etc.) to verify components.
- Safety Mindset: A strong commitment to EHS and maintaining a safe, hazard-free work environment.
- Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues to meet production deadlines.
- Reliability: You are dependable and flexible, with the ability to support shift work and overtime requirements as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with large rotating electrical machinery (motors or generators).
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Additional Information
Shift Pattern:
- Monday to Thursday – 7am to 3.30pm, and,
- Friday – 7am to 12.15pm
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work within a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment
- Exposure to large-scale electrical machines and advanced testing technologies
- Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Career development opportunities within engineering and manufacturing
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies supporting the global energy transition
Inclusion and Diversity
Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce, we encourage and inspire others to grow and achieve success. Join GE Vernova where you can achieve your goals in an environment where you feel a sense of belonging.
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.
About GE Vernova Electrification Segment
GE Vernova’s Electrification segment includes Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, Solar and Storage Solutions, —collectively referred to as Electrification Systems —and digital technologies, referred to as Electrification Software. The solutions offered by this segment are essential for the transmission, distribution, conversion, storage, and orchestration of electricity from point of generation to point of consumption.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No