What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafting Specialist position at GE?
Job Description Summary
This Drafting Specialist position is to provide the Circuit Breaker Engineering Department, as well as other departments, with technical support related to high voltage circuit breakers.Job Description
About us:
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We are focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. For more about GE’s Grid Solutions, visit https://www.gegridsolutions.com.
Why we come to work:
At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge -and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Mechanical Drafting using current generation AutoCAD software.
- Generate, modify, and organize general arrangement and physical outline drawings accurately and on time for customer approval and manufacture of Circuit Breaker products.
- CAD file conversions as needed.
- Utilize ProEngineer to generate 3D models for customer circuit breakers upon request.
- Review mechanical and electrical drawing packages for technical and typographical errors.
- Prepare approval / as-built drawing packages, CT curves, and test reports for customer submittal.
- Manage and maintain all circuit breaker engineering drawing files within document management system (EDMATS).
- Prepare device tag files for procurement by planning team.
- Update order tracking record database with accurate data.
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
- Follows USC factory and GE Grid Solutions specifications as well as applicable national and international standards.
- Assists Production, Industrialization, Sourcing and Quality departments as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school for Drafting, 3D Modeling, or Mechanical Design
- Minimum 1 year experience in mechanical CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E)
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience in the field of power distribution and transmission is a plus
- Strong technical background
- Ability to work and manage projects autonomously with little oversight
- Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
