Job Description Summary

GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organisations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation through specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

We are looking for a motivated and technically minded Module Build Technician to join our manufacturing team at our Rugby site. This role is responsible for the mechanical and electrical fitting, preparation and assembly of rotating machines and associated components, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and in accordance with engineering drawings, procedures and quality standards.

Job Description

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out mechanical fitting and preparing and building machines for test.
• Fitting drives, couplings, lubrication and cooling systems.
• Preparing and assembling sub-assemblies, including mains and neutral terminal boxes, exciter bases and frames.
• Measuring components to tight tolerances using equipment such as micrometers, verniers, bore micrometers and DTI gauges.
• Diagnosing electrical failures and supporting fault-finding activities.
• Working from engineering drawings, schematics, SOPs and defined manufacturing instructions.
• Using intelligent tooling and working to strict torque tolerances.
• Completing quality documentation accurately and in accordance with required standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with 5S principles.
• Following all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures and safe working practices.
• Working collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to achieve production targets and deadlines.
• Supporting other manufacturing and assembly activities across the factory when required.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a mechanical and electrical fitting or manufacturing environment.
• Previous electrical experience is essential.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and engineering drawing symbols.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, bore micrometers and DTI gauges.
• Ability to use intelligent tooling and work to strict torque tolerances.
• Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions and defined processes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to complete quality documentation accurately.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to use own initiative while working towards production targets and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and fault diagnosis.
• Willingness and flexibility to work shifts, particularly late shift, and support overtime as required.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• Experience testing rotating electrical machines, motors or generators
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical testing techniques
• Understanding of electrical measurement and diagnostic equipment
• Experience working within a Lean Manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement methodologies

Additional Information

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm

Relocation and Visa Sponsorship not provided

Why This Role Matters

Module Build Technicians play an important role in ensuring our rotating machines and associated assemblies are built accurately, safely and to the required quality standards. Your mechanical and electrical expertise will contribute directly to the successful manufacture and preparation of equipment supporting customers across global energy, industrial and maritime markets.

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.

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