GE Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Rockford, IL

What I liked

I learned a lot about manufacturing and supply chain from a management and from an engineering perspective. I was treated with respect by my peers and challenged by my mentors but still had a lot of freedom to explore what interested me outside of the work I was assigned.

What I wish was different

I wish I had asked more questions to get a clearer idea of how everything worked.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to seek out professional internships as an underclassmen! Certain companies, like GE, are eager to hire freshmen and sophomores. It’s a great way to get your foot in the door and see what you might be interested in career-wise.

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Software Development Intern

June - August 2018 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

Good pay, housing stipend was provided, interesting project that allowed me to use my knowledge from class in a corporate setting.

What I wish was different

You can only indicate location preference when you accept the offer and don't know where you'll be placed for the summer until the March right before. So in a sense it's kind of a jeopardy since you won't know where you'll be working or what you'll be working on until several months after you've accepted the offer.

Advice

If you need an extension on a return offer, ask them immediately. GE Aviation requires that students respond really early for return offers (mid-September), so just be aware of that in case you need more time to scope out other companies before making a summer commitment.

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

The culture at GE is unique and really supportive. The people are truly always willing to help and want to give you their knowledge

What I wish was different

The location.

Advice

Always make the most out of things and you can impress.

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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2017 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

The team I worked on was amazing, and there wasn't a day where we didn't share a laugh or felt like I wasn't included in the group. I was immediately given projects to work on, and after a while I was given the option to explore my interests and work on project that were meaningful to me.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to work with other interns across the different departments. GE is a fantastic company but its rigid organizational structure often caused a lot of inefficiencies which slowed my ability to complete projects quickly.

Advice

Be open to every experience, and always stay positive and enthusiastic. It is surprising how far just that will take you. Once you get a reputation for having a good skill set, and always being positive. New and exciting jobs find you. You may have jobs that push your comfort zone, but go for it, you will be rewarded.

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Controls System Design, Infra Engineering Co-op

January - August 2017 • Lynn, MA

What I liked

Large GE Company has many options of role positions. Each location has a different atmosphere.

What I wish was different

Double block lasted for a long.. long time.

Advice

Make connections. Get contact info. When you search for a career these contacts can help.

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Blisk Manufacturing Engineer Intern

January - August 2017 • Hooksett, NH

What I liked

Hands on experience in manufacturing, real world business application and supply chain influence.

What I wish was different

More exposure to commercial engines as a whole, not just one component of the assembly.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions and don't try to do everything on your own. Also, double check your work.

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New Product Integration and Repair Engineering Co-op

May - August 2017 • McAllen, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed my hands-on work with aircraft engine components to evaluate the strength of repair processes. I gave recommendations based of metallurgical analyses, which added to my overall material engineering experience.

What I wish was different

The pace of work was somewhat slow, as I worked in the defense division.

Advice

Put yourself out there and advertise your skill set in the workplace. Make sure to find meaningful work if you feel poorly utilized.

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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2018 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Managers are busy. Be proactive and you will succeed.

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Systems Engineer

May - August 2017 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Real full time opportunity to work in a team, learn about a new field, gained technical and professional experience and mentoring.

What I wish was different

Would have liked to had more technical projects than design since I found out I enjoyed this experience more.

Advice

Take advantage of all the opportunities the company offers, make sure to talk to your mentor, join volunteering events, speak to professionals in different areas from your team, and make sure to always ask questions.

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Engineering Intern

May 2017 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

My team treats me like a full time engineer who has years of experience, even though I am an intern. They know I don’t have all of the answers, but they let me figure it out and enable me to pull in the resources I need to get things done and really make a business-wife impact.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have come in with more statistics based engineering’s knowledge. Engineering students: do everything you can to learn about this while still in school, even if it means taking optional course she.

Advice

Stay curious, remain professional, and have fun.

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Infra staff Engineering Intern

August 2017 • Pompano Beach, FL

What I liked

Very professional, and good company to work for. Company events were very fun and it was a great way to make connections.

What I wish was different

The upper management is having issues, a lot currently because GE is going through some cost reduction. Hopefully that will change in the future and become a less stressful work environment.

Advice

Go at any task you're given with everything you got and when you can't go any farther, ask questions.

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Systems engineering co-op

August 2017 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I was treated like a full time employee and given work that is meaningful to the company

What I wish was different

That my objectives were made clearer at the beginning of the internship

Advice

Ask a lot of questions. If you're unsure of anything, ask.

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Design Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Loved the company culture and the responsibilities I was able to take on in my team

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time there.

Advice

Hit the ground running. Jump into the projects that you're given and don't let yourself be held back because you don't know the answer - ask questions and look for guidance.

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Intern

May - August 2018 • Peebles, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed my development of soft skills and the site itself.

What I wish was different

I wish it were closer but GE is such a big company that they have many different sites across the US.

Advice

GE is a great company to work for because of their leadership programs and they allowed me to develop professional skills. Keep these two advantages in mind when choosing what company to choose to intern with.

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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I loved the intern community and the people that I worked with. They treated me like an equal and engaged in positive conversation with me about life and other things. I was given tasks with full confidence that I would do well and they let me lead meetings and always tried to help me get better. There are also so many opportunities to branch out at GE and it was really fun.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten put into a role more relevant to my major

Advice

Put yourself out there; go to events, meet new people.

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Engineering Co-op

May 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Extensive co-op program with plenty of opportunities for learning, socializing, and volunteering.

What I wish was different

With many co-ops in one area, work becomes spread thin and there can be a lot of down time.

Advice

If you aren't getting enough to do, speak up. Get to know the people you work with and take initiative.

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Aerospace Engineering Intern

May - July 2018 • Bangalore, Karnataka

What I liked

They had a great mentorship program, the internship was very well organized and we all had one project to work on, so it was very rewarding.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was longer.

Advice

Most internship experiences depend on how you involve yourself and how much you are willing to take up and it was the same at GE. People who wanted to do the bare minimum were allowed to do that, and those who wanted to do multiple projects were given the right resources for that too.

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Mechanical engineer co-op

May - August 2018 • Bohemia, NY

What I liked

I loved my job and the people I was working with. They were only s couple years older than me so it was cool getting to see where I might be in a couple years.

What I wish was different

The location. I was isolated from everyone I knew this summer.

Advice

Go out of your comfort zone. I learned so much this summer partly because I would ask questions and ask for help.

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Infrastructure Engineer

May - August 2018 • Lynn, MA

What I liked

The workers were extremely friendly which made the experience feel like home. I was given a lot of responsibility which allowed me to lead project groups and have real world experience

What I wish was different

Management sometimes tried to hide issues with the company

Advice

Always ask for more work. By becoming involved in numerous projects it allows you to gain experience in numerous career fields. It also develops a great resume

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DTLP Intern

May - August 2017 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I found the work environment and people to be incredible. It’s a big company that feels like a start up environment in a lot of ways. While they were seeming to have a bit of financial trouble as a larger company, the intern group was still treated well and I had an amazing time.

What I wish was different

I wouldn’t change much of anything besides wanting to be in a different city. Cincinnati is nice, but since I knew the area I wanted to experience somewhere else.

Advice

Make sure to take advantage of the connections you make, everyone is always moving in GE and you never know when you’ll see a person later in your career or time at GE.

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