GE Aerospace

Digital Technology Leadership Program Intern

June - August 2017 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved my team. They were so kind and were always willing to answer my questions. I never felt like I was a burden because I was an intern. In fact, they told us that we actually made them a more productive team; I felt like I belonged. We were absorbed into a full functioning Software Engineering team and were given the same day-to-day tasks as other engineers.

What I wish was different

I wish that the onboarding process had been quicker. It took a while for HR to figure out what team to put us on, and it took them some more time to figure out exactly what project we should work on. I wish that they had planned all of that stuff out before hand.

Advice

Your supervisor and team members do notice the effort you put in and your attitude. There were some interns on my team who expressed that they didn't like the nature of our project; they thought that our supervisor wasn't aware of their feelings, but she actually was. She noticed their unwillingness, and I think that their attitude worked against them at the end of the summer when it came time for return offers.

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Engineering Intern/Co-op

January - July 2017 • Jacksonville, FL

What I liked

Very friendly and helpful co-workers, assignment leader provided tasks that were challenging and interesting. Several opportunities to work in different areas.

What I wish was different

I wish I had taken more time to learn about the different processes going on in the shop.

Advice

Always ask questions and get to know people around your desk, it's great networking and they're most likely willing to help you out and share what they are working on.

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Fulfillment Intern

May - July 2017 • Erie, PA

What I liked

This was my first experience in any kind of Supply Chain-related role, which allowed me to learn a lot throughout the entire summer. My assignment leader challenged me with a variety of projects that helped me to grow and develop as an Intern.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time in my role at the company.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask "why." It is important to not only know how to do the work you are assigned, but also why you are doing it, and how it affects the success of the company.

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Systems Engineer

May - August 2017 • Erie, PA

What I liked

GE exposes their interns to many sides of the business and allows the interns to participate in product development and engineering. Interns at GE control their experience - the more you choose to get involved the more opportunity you have to network, form relationships, and get exposed to the technology that drives the business.

What I wish was different

I wish I had spent more time and effort getting to know the people I worked with.

Advice

You control the experience. Do not wait for a manager or coworker to give you a project or introduce you to someone you would like to meet. Take initiative and most coworkers will be willing to help.

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Nozzle Manufacturing Support Intern

May - July 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed working for a fortune 500 company that focuses on diversity and intuition in the workplace. I met many great interns from other schools that were able to show me other ways of completing medial tasks.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more opportunity to reach out to other people within the company and learn from their experience.

Advice

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

January - April 2020 • Schenectady, NY

What I liked

I liked how hands-on the experience was and that I was able to complete projects that were meaningful to the company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had known more information before I started.

Advice

I would definitely be sure to talk with as many people as you can because the people that work there are super knowledgeable and helpful, so you can learn a lot from them.

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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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Materials Science Intern

May - August 2019 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Having hands on experience in a wide variety of materials, and being able to do work that was meaningful to the company.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Engineering intern

May - July 2017 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

They had interns doing useful work, and allowed us to learn a lot about the company and the industry

What I wish was different

I wish the o boarding process wasn’t so difficult

Advice

Learn how to use Excel/SQL

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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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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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Lean Manufacturing

May - August 2017 • Auburn, ME

What I liked

Working with people that are passionate about their jobs and even more passionate about helping interns learn

What I wish was different

The plant was very outdated so I wish I got to see more innovation

Advice

Work as hard as you can, because you will get the most from it! Slacking off and getting a paycheck doesn't add anything to being able to share your experience with future employers.

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Automation internship

May - August 2017 • Troy, NY

What I liked

Great place to work! The people were helpful and kind. It was real world projects and presentations.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Nothing!

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Intern

May - July 2017 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

There were no menial "intern" tasks

What I wish was different

I would have liked to see more parts of the company

Advice

Listen to everything everyone has to say. You'll learn way more about the company and opportunities than any HR representative could tell you

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Renewable Energy Development Program

May - August 2017 • Schenectady, NY

What I liked

Great opportunity to work on meaningful projects and learn about working in a large corporate environment.

What I wish was different

Due to the size of the company and significant organizational changes, it was sometimes difficult to get guidance for what you were working on.

Advice

Invest in learning about the company, how it works, and how your role plays into the "greater strategy". Network to build a strong support network and find mentors.

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Operations Leadership Management Program Intern

May - August 2017 • Florence, SC

What I liked

Project ownership & independence. Working on highly technical project.

What I wish was different

Advice

Dive into the project early, and ask questions.

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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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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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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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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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