Design Liaison Engineering Intern

PW1427 GE Energy Switzerland GmbH; Birr; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hands-on hardware experience

Tooling training

Job summary

PW1427 GE Energy Switzerland GmbH offers an engineering internship through the STEPS program in Birr, Switzerland. You will support the Design Liaison Engineering team, learning hands-on with gas turbine hardware and collaborating across engineering and supply chain to enhance manufacturability and quality.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree in Switzerland, with knowledge of GD&T, FEA (Ansys), NX, and manufacturing processes, plus strong communication and English

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Mechanical Engineering degree
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals including stress, fatigue, creep and tolerancing
• Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings/BOMs
• Experience with manufacturing processes (forging, casting, machining, coatings, inspection, fixturing)
• Knowledge of gas turbine hardware or rotating machinery
• Experience with FEA tools (e.g., Ansys) and 3D CAD (NX)
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional global organization
• English language fluency required

Responsibilities

• Analyze and help resolve non-conforming hardware using engineering tools and methods
• Support redesign efforts through engineering drawing updates
• Assist with qualification of hardware for second-source suppliers and process or design changes
• Participate in technical reviews and risk assessments at component and assembly level
• Follow established engineering standards, templates, and standard work
• Contribute to improvements in manufacturability, quality, and cost
• Collaborate across engineering and global supply chain to support hardware delivery

Skills

Mechanical design basics

GD&T

FEM/FEA

3D CAD (NX)

MS Office (Excel)

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

University in Switzerland

Tools

Ansys

NX

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to embark on an engineering journey with practical experience at a global energy leader? The STEPS (Student Technology & Engineering Program Switzerland) at GE Vernova Gas Power Engineering offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience, learn hands-on, and collaborate with industry experts shaping the future of energy. Unlike traditional internships, this comprehensive program provides exposure to various engineering disciplines and insights into different fields. You will also have the chance to visit GE Vernova sites in Switzerland and France, witnessing innovation firsthand through facility tours and real-world applications. Enhance your professional network by connecting with GE Vernova leaders, engineers, and fellow interns, and participate in workshops, technical training, and professional development sessions designed to prepare you for future career opportunities. If you are passionate about engineering, sustainability, and innovation, this internship is your opportunity to acquire the skills and experience that will set you apart in the field. Join us and contribute to the future of energy!

Job Description

About the Team The Design Liaison Engineering (DLE) team is part of the Gas Turbine Engineering (GTE) organization and provides design support to global supply chain partners. The team plays a critical role in ensuring technical rigor, product quality, and timely customer fulfillment.

About the Role

As a DLE Engineering Intern, you will support the design and manufacturing of gas turbine flow path hardware, including blades, vanes, heat shields, and linkage assemblies. You will help resolve hardware deviations, support supplier qualifications, contribute to design improvements, and work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to improve product quality and manufacturability.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and help resolve non-conforming hardware using engineering tools and methods
• Support redesign efforts through engineering drawing updates
• Assist with qualification of hardware for second-source suppliers and process or design changes
• Participate in technical reviews and risk assessments at component and assembly level
• Follow established engineering standards, templates, and standard work
• Contribute to improvements in manufacturability, quality, and cost
• Collaborate across engineering and global supply chain to support hardware delivery

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field at a University in Switzerland
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, including stress, fatigue, creep, materials, tolerancing, and design for manufacturability
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as forging, casting, machining, coatings, inspection, and fixturing
• Knowledge of gas turbine hardware or similar rotating machinery
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., Ansys) and 3D CAD (e.g., NX)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a cross functional global organization
• Humble, open-minded, self-motivated, and eager to learn
• Comfortable managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Language: English fluency required

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced engineers in a global organization
• Hands-on experience of actual engine hardware in Birr factory
• Training in industry-standard tools and methodologies
• Exposure to complex, real-world engineering projects
• Collaborative, innovative work environment

Duration and Location

Up to 12 months at GE Vernova office in Birr, Switzerland.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com