GE Research - 2023 Edison Program Internship - Technical Research
Job Description Summary
Technical Research Interns are the pipeline for the Edison Program in Research and Development. The Edison Program is an intensive development role for those with a passion for technology, a drive for technical excellence, and a shared appreciation for GE's values of humility, transparency, and focus.
Job Description
GE has announced plans to create separate research centers enabling industry focus, speed and accountability to meet the specific company missions. In alignment with this, most internship assignments Summer 2023 will be oriented toward the energy and aviation industries.
At GE Research, scientists, engineers and technicians work to provide GE's businesses and strategic partners with technical innovations for their future generation products, processes and services. An internship with us will help you gain valuable hands-on experience and get a critical jump start on your career in industrial research.
Assignments are generally for 10-12 weeks over the summer; working side by side with experts in the field, completing challenging technical projects, applying their theoretical knowledge to real-life technical problems, and developing skills in a cutting-edge global environment. Summer 2023 internship assignments will align with research efforts benefiting the energy and aerospace industries.
The program also includes seminars on energy & aerospace technology and soft skills & leadership development. Interns will have opportunities to network across GE Research and showcase their project accomplishments.
Applicable Majors include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science and related fields
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Current or upcoming enrollment in a full-time Master’s Degree program at an accredited university
- Minimum GPA 3.0 / 4.0 scale
- Permanent Legal authorization to work in the US. GE will only employ those who are permanently legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Candidates must not require work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen
Desired Characteristics:
- Exceptional academic performance with research orientation
- Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, high self-confidence
- Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, thorough attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible in a global team environment
- Effective presentation and technical communication skills; ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms
- Strong dedication to a career in technology and a real passion for engineering
- Demonstrated experience working in a team-based environment
- Demonstrated / enthusiastic leadership and team-building skills
Additional Eligibility Qualifications :
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).
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).
As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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