Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and supervise the FAT and configuration team;

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment; mentor team members to enhance technical and professional skills;

• Project & Operational Excellence: Oversee FAT scheduling and resource allocation;

• Implement Lean methodologies to optimize testing cycles (Lead Time); ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget;

• Safety & Compliance (EHS): Enforce rigorous safety protocols within the laboratory environment, ensuring that all test equipment and activities comply with EHS standards to prevent workplace hazards;

• Technical Expertise: Provide technical leadership in P&C configuration, IED development, and industrial network troubleshooting; stay current with emerging automation technologies to drive internal capabilities;

• KPI Management: Define and track key metrics (RDO fulfillment, Grid Test Utilization, delivery FAT on cost, quality and budget , test pass rates, rework costs, and resource planning and utilization) to provide actionable insights for process improvement;

• Continuous Improvement: Establish feedback loops with Engineering and FAT teams to report test and design issues and implement permanent corrective actions in the FAT process;

• Drive Innovation: Propose innovative solutions for our current process and drive the innovation culture throughout the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation & Control Engineering, or Computer Science;

• Proven leadership experience in factory/laboratory testing environments;

• Expertise in P&C systems and Substation Automation (SAGE, DS Agile, Ellipse, IEDs);

• Proven experience (+5 years) in SAT and FAT execution using GEV Protection Products: UR, Micom, Reason Family products and 8 series;

• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies;

• Excellent communication skills and data-driven decision-making abilities;

• Fluent Portuguese, Advanced English, and Advanced Spanish;

• Availability for occasional travel.

Diversity:
GE Vernova is committed to fostering diversity and encourages applications from women, Black professionals, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIAP+ community, and professionals of all ages for this position.

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