GE Aerospace

Mechanical Engineering Intern

January - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Team and coworkers

What I wish was different

Some of the work

Advice

Engage in multiple opportunities

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Erie, PA

What I liked

Professional Atmosphere

What I wish was different

Lab Location

Advice

Reach out to others with questions and to get side projects.

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Digital Technology Intern

May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I was able to experience so many different technologies in many different spaces during my short time. I loved that I was working on real projects with full-time employees.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had more conversations with officials in the company to build networking.

Advice

Plan meetings weeks ahead of time in order to get on people's calendars.

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GE Aviation Systems Engineering Co-Op/Intern

January - August 2022 • Vandalia, OH

What I liked

I worked as a Product Support and Services Engineering Intern at the Vandalia, OH, site, and there were so many things I liked about it. For example, I liked that my supervisor was actively engaged. She met with me regularly so we could discuss my projects and so I could voice any thoughts or questions I had. I also like GE’s culture of encouraging questions. I never was made to feel ashamed or embarrassed when I asked simple questions; my questions were appreciated and encouraged. Additionally, I liked how GE has an established networking system that makes it easy for interns to meet with other engineers and expand their professional network. I met with so many amazing people who had helpful insights to share. I also liked having formal and informal mentorships for professional development, technical engineering development, and more.

What I wish was different

I wish the onboarding process would have been quicker and easier. As part of the onboarding process, co-ops/interns have online tasks they have to fulfill before their start date. Some of the tasks included answering questions and surveys about their experiences preparing for the co-op internship in a variety of ways. I arranged to live at home and drive to work each day, so answering questions about the moving process to fulfill online survey requirements was not applicable. I wish I could have answered more questions about topics that better applied to my situation. Overall, I wish the surveys part of the onboarding requirements would have been more tailored to each possible housing situation, especially for those living at home.

Advice

One piece of advice I would like to share about this experience is to really take advantage of the opportunities available. For example, take advantage of the networking opportunities available because there are so many amazing people to meet and so many things to learn from them. I know so much more about the professional world and electrical engineering from the networking sessions I have had. Also, take advantage of the mentorship opportunities. I had a couple mentors, and they were incredible in really investing in teaching me and empowering me to become the best engineer I can be. Overall, to get the most out of your co-op/internship, you have to invest in it by taking hold of the many opportunities it has to offer.

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intern

May - August 2018 • Lynn, MA

What I liked

I enjoyed completing work that was directly related to my major and seeing what I had learned being used in the real world.

What I wish was different

I wish there would have been less downtime.

Advice

Be open to living in a new location you aren't used to, and working with a large amount of people.

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Manufacturing intern

May - August 2018 • Madison, WI

What I liked

Good coworkers

What I wish was different

Not enough work

Advice

Apply early. Be aggressive at fair

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Electrical Engineer In

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

-cool project -friendly staff

What I wish was different

-took a long time to get cool project -better company state (many challenges internal to company: decreased stock, changing leadership etc)

Advice

-if you want a cool project, you might need to put a persistent and active effort in finding it

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

They gave me a lot of exciting work to do, constantly checked in to make sure I was enjoying my work, and had a really strong intern engagement program. They also happily allowed me to have flexible hours each week and provided a lot of interaction with executives and above in the business.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask to try something new and different in addition to what your manager gave you. Don't be afraid to ask other employees for help/advice, they love to help.

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Financial Management Program Intern

June - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed experiencing what it was like to work for a big company. This was my first professional experience and I thought it was a great one, but it was a very quick 10 weeks and wish I was working a little longer. By the time I was comfortable with what I was doing it was time to leave.

What I wish was different

I wish I had known more about the program before I had started.

Advice

Ask questions and get to know your boss and other workers above you. Get involved with the other interns early, it was a fast 10 weeks but very fun.

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CFM Sectors Manufacturing Co-op

May - August 2018 • Hooksett, NH

What I liked

I liked the manufacturing role improving manufacturing processes and quality. I also had the opportunity to work with outstanding people throughout my rotation.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more assistance finding housing from HR.

Advice

GE Aviation has great people working to make jet engines as safe and efficient as possible.

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Process Engineer Intern

May 2018 • Auburn, AL

What I liked

I really enjoyed a hands-on role in the world of manufacturing.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Commerical Leadership Program Intern

May 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

The program itself gave you hand on experience. The company was wanting you to learn and to fail, so you will grow as a person and an employee.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions!

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Additive Manufacturing Intern

May - August 2018 • Auburn, AL

What I liked

Great Intern program. I learned a lot about Additive manufacturing

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Talk to companies at every career fair, even if you do not believe you will get an offer. It is good to gain experience and could result in a internship or co-op in the future.

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Aerospace Engineering Intern

January - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Technical knowledge gained.

What I wish was different

Company culture within my particular office.

Advice

I recommend this company/co-op to any young engineer looking to gain a lot of technical knowledge.

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Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2019 • Rutland, VT

What I liked

Personally I enjoyed the variation in the type of work I was able to do during my short time there. Working at a plant that created airplane Airfoil Blades from start to finish, I was able to be involved with engineering tasks such as quality control or process management for all stages of the blade as it went from initial forging up to final machining. It was great not only seeing the kind of work put into creates the airfoils but also meeting the people that made it all happen.

What I wish was different

I would have preferred to have been given longer projects since the majority of my responsibilities was addressing small issues confined to a single process, these usually took about a week long to wrap up. I think that a larger project would have allowed me to have more of a sense of ownership as make more impactful changes.

Advice

Take the initiative and seek opportunities to work and learn. During the first few weeks of my internship I found I had a lot of down time between projects, and it wasn't until I made a conscious effort to go seeking work that I realized there was so much more that I could do. It is an internship after all, so it's a good idea to seek chances to learn and gain experience at any point you can.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Company cultureq, development programs, company size, intern diversity, intern opportunities outside of assigned work

What I wish was different

Increased workload More intern interaction and collaboration in work.

Advice

Come into it with an open mind. Other HBCUs are recruited heavily to this company too so you will not be alone racially.

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Manufacturing Intern

May - July 2016 • Auburn, AL

What I liked

The work family atmosphere

What I wish was different

The management mentor relationships

Advice

Sets a great stage for real world employment

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Aircraft Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Lynn, MA

What I liked

Hands on experience, all the engineers in the department were willing to help me understand my tasks and more.

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

just because your internship assigns you to one department doesn't mean to can not be interested in other departments. Maximize your experience by being inquisitive in anything you deem interesting

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GE Healthcare LS Engineering/Technology Intern

May - August 2018 • Westborough, MA

What I liked

GE Healthcare was an amazing place to work. The people were very helpful and friendly and they loved to show me what they were working on. GE really tries to make sure that both the student and the company get the most out of the internship.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been given more variety of projects and that I had reached out to other departments to do some additional small projects.

Advice

Reach out to people to form connections, find other interesting work and to learn about other related jobs. People are more than willing, but you need to ask first.

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