GE Vernova Investment Casting Manufacturing Internship – 2027

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

About The Position

This internship focuses on supporting process owners in monitoring, documenting, and improving investment casting processes and critical process parameters. The role involves analyzing process data, quality results, and production trends to identify areas for improvement. Interns will develop and update process-control plans, standard work, visual controls, work instructions, and technical documentation. A key aspect of the role is applying Built-in Quality principles by defining defect-prevention methods, in-process checks, reaction plans, and error-proofing solutions. Additionally, the internship includes creating or revising CAD models and drawings for tooling, fixtures, gauges, and robot end-of-arm tooling, as well as assisting with robotics and automation projects. Interns will also plan and execute supervised engineering trials, collect results, and participate in root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities, collaborating with operators and cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and process capability.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a related technical field.
Basic proficiency with 2D or 3D CAD software, demonstrated through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
Experience using spreadsheets and basic data-analysis methods to organize, evaluate, and present technical information.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with engineering and shop-floor teams.
Must be a U.S Citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Eligibility for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or project experience in manufacturing processes, investment casting, materials, or metallurgy.
Experience with process control, statistical methods, measurement systems, or quality tools such as PFMEA and control plans.
Experience with robotics, PLCs, sensors, machine vision, automation, or industrial data-acquisition systems.
Experience designing tooling, fixtures, gauges, or 3D-printed manufacturing aids.
Familiarity with root-cause analysis, Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or structured problem solving.
A hands-on mindset and interest in learning directly from production operators and equipment.
Strong organization, curiosity, initiative, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Support process owners in monitoring, documenting, and improving investment casting processes and critical process parameters.
Analyze process data, quality results, and production trends to identify variation, recurring defects, and improvement opportunities.
Develop and update process-control plans, standard work, visual controls, work instructions, and technical documentation.
Apply Built-in Quality principles by helping define defect-prevention methods, in-process checks, reaction plans, and error-proofing solutions.
Create or revise CAD models and drawings for tooling, fixtures, gauges, robot end-of-arm tooling, and other manufacturing aids.
Assist with robotics and automation projects, including concept development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and safe implementation.
Plan and execute supervised engineering trials, collect results, and communicate recommendations based on data and shop-floor observations.
Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities using structured problem-solving tools.
Collaborate with operators and cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and process capability.