Engineering Internships with GE for Freshmen and Sophomores

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 14:19:59 -0400

GE Aviation is seeking Mechanical Engineering students in their first and second years for internships and co-ops.

In order for GE to satisfy certain requirements under US Department of Labor regulations, you must apply for this position at https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/submitnow.asp?partnerid=54&siteid=5419&codes=CCMPS,GEAV,INTRN,2015PD5744
in addition to applying for position 9277384 through UMBCworks.

New to UMBCworks? Visit http://careers.umbc.edu/students/umbcworks/ to get started.

GE Aviation's Engineering Co-op's/Interns gain broad exposure to varied areas of the Aircraft Engine and Aviation systems business. With our co-op/intern rotational program, students will work in a different area and at a different GE Aviation site each co-op/intern rotation to ensure optimal learning and diverse work experiences. Our program goal is to prepare each student for a potential full time position when they graduate in one of our amazing leadership programs.
Areas of opportunities include:

Design, analysis and development engineering

Engine services and customer support

Manufacturing process development, process improvement, lean manufacturing, testing,

Product/Program support

Experienced managers mentor co-op/intern contributions and development during their assignments. Student's build leadership and functional skills through structured hands-on and training that complements challenging work experiences.

Position Description:

Design/Development engineering roles include component design, analysis, development and testing, life mgmt., aerodynamics and thermodynamic design, performance, stress analysis, vibration analysis and engine tests. Most projects rely on PCs or workstations to utilize modeling techniques.

Engine Services roles provide the unique experience of working hands-on with the engine components and component repair processes. Most projects require constant interaction with engineering and customer support staff.

Manufacturing roles include cycle time reduction, product flow, workstation design and tooling, process improvement, quality, testing, material handling, environmental/health and safety,

Materials roles provide opportunities to evaluate and characterize materials and processes for use in the aircraft engines and systems.

Product/Program Support

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA (without rounding)

Meet required degree of Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Materials, Ceramics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Attending a full time matriculated and nationally accredited baccalaureate or graduate program

Completed on full year of college (rising sophomore)

Willing and available to work at any GE Aviation US location (minimum of 10 weeks maximum 28 weeks)

Unlimited Legal Authorization to work in the US

Reliable transportation

Desired Characteristics:
Strong commitment to career in engineering: design, manufacturing or production support
An analytic approach to problem solving
Strong knowledge of computer and Microsoft products
Willingness and ability to learn from others
Demonstrated leadership and a team player
Excellent interpersonal skills
One who strives for academic success
Desire to work in a fast paced ever changing environment
Ability to be agile as business needs change and shift frequently

Location:
Any one of our 35 Aviation sites throughout the US

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. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job. You may have to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.