Mechanical Test Engineer

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GE Kuwait Technology Center is looking for qualified candidates for Laboratory/Mechanical Test Engineer role to conduct experimentation under stringent GE's safety and quality guidelines in its state of the art testing lab in Kuwait or support the field-testing activities .

Our regional team supports the operation and maintenance of Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Generators as well as their Controls, and Accessory systems. The Power Services Engineering team members are focal points for problem resolution for our customers.

Job Summary: GE Kuwait Technology Center is looking for qualified candidates for Laboratory/Mechanical Test Engineer role to conduct experimentation under stringent GE's safety and quality guidelines in its state of the art testing lab in Kuwait or support the field-testing activities .

Our regional team supports the operation and maintenance of Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Generators as well as their Controls, and Accessory systems. The Power Services Engineering team members are focal points for problem resolution for our customers.

Job Description

Roles And Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of laboratory tests and field test validation, Instrumentation, inspections and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of gas turbine products and services.
• Responsible for design and construction of test facilities, test rigs, instrumentation systems and the development of test software.
• The test Specialist will be responsible for the day to day operations of the lab tests including maintenance of inventory and safety procedures.
• Handling metallic materials, such as iron, steel, and other super alloys used in turbomachinery applications.
• Be a point of contact for the test procedure development of field samples, as per the regional/business needs
• Upgrade or update processes time to time as per ASTM or international procedures as applicable.
• Upgrade knowledge as needed time to time and come up with ideas of simplification
• Calibrate and maintain the associated testing equipment as per ISO procedures
• Report the results in a timely fashion to associated stakeholders
• Carry out and maintain GE specific and other needed certifications of the testing equipment
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for the testing equipment within the GE EHS and quality framework
• Help the engineers in the regular EHS and other audits, maintain logs and close the open issues

Required Qualifications

• Fresh graduate with Master's degree and/or Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years of experience in engineering or related technical disciplines.
• Eagerness to learn
• Good presentation and communication skills in Arabic & English
• Experience on MS office tools
• Ability and willingness to travel ~25% of the time to destinations globally

Desired Characteristics

• The relevant engineering degree in Mechanical/ Instrumentation/ Aero space engineering/ Production/Manufacturing engineering.
• Prior exposure in handling testing procedures, compiling data and writing reports
• Experience in handling analytical test equipment
• Familiar with ASTM specifications of mechanical testing, certification procedures, ISO quality control procedures
• Knowledge of 5S is a strong asset.
• Good knowledge in lab testing, characterization equipment such as analytical balances, XRF, GC, HC, Titration, water analysis, and calibration procedures.
• Knowledge in R&R process and charts.
• Knowledge and/or experience in chemical safety and sds procedures for difference chemicals/processes.
• Knowledge in handling inert gases and safety procedures for regulated operations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Operation knowledge with optical microscope, hardness, cutting and mechanical tools.
• Knowledge of lab quality certification and documentation
• Arabic knowledge to communicate with regional customers/team

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No