SPRING INTERN CORES AND CASTINGS SPRING1

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Schenectady, NY, seeks a student intern to accelerate advanced investment casting production and new product casting development within the Quality team. You will gain hands-on experience implementing the Zero Defect Framework on the shop floor.

Work with Quality, Process, and Product engineers on trials, process improvements, and new equipment qualifications, plus digitization efforts for part tracking, yield analytics, and SPC visualization.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in process improvement, technical problem solving and supply chain experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment (in-person) and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support BIQ framework on the shop floor for defect tracking and real-time problem solving.
• Assist in visual management projects including MRB layout, non-conformance tracking, scrap containment, and shipping flow.
• Collaborate with Quality, Process, and Product engineers on trials, process improvements, and equipment qualifications.
• Own AI and digitization efforts in tracking tools, yield, and SPC visualization.
• Learn inspection technologies such as borescope and basic NDT processes with lab exposure to destructive testing.
• Support QMS adherence through document creation, maintenance, and tracking.
• Participate in Lean activities to improve shop floor flow and processes.

Skills

Engineering

Industrial/Engineering Management

Data Analytics

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering

Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority, and at GE Vernova, we take our responsibility seriously. That is the singular mission of GE Vernova: to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

Becoming Vernova

Looking to make a global impact and solve problems?

Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

What impact you'll make

As a student of the Schenectady Cores and Castings Team you will be an active contributor to the acceleration of advanced investment casting production and new product casting development. We manufacture the most advanced technology within GE Vernova's highly efficient gas turbine fleet; and as a member of the Quality team within the factory you will gain hands‑on experience in implementing our Zero Defect Framework to meet rapidly increasing industry demands.

Job Description

What you'll do (Job Responsibilities)

• Support advancing our Built in Quality (BIQ) framework on the shop floor to introduce improved daily defect tracking and reduction along with real‑time daily problem solving for all product and process issues that arise.
• Assist in visual management projects including Material Review Board (MRB) layout and tracking, Non‑Conformance identification, Scrap containment, and Shipping submission and flow.
• Work with other Quality, Process, and Product engineers in implementing and tracking trials on process improvement projects as well as new equipment installations and qualifications.
• Own AI and Digitization efforts in creating part and trial tracking tools, as well as yield and Statistical Process Control (SPC) capture and visualization.
• Learn specific inspection technologies such as Borescope and some Non-Destructive Testing processes and reviews to assess product quality and make decisions, with some lab exposure to destructive testing.
• Facilitate Quality Management System (QMS) adherence through quality document creation, maintenance, and tracking.
• Participate in Lean activities to execute shop floor flow and process improvement initiatives identified by factory leadership.

What you'll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Current enrollment in undergrad or graduate degree.
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Industrial/Engineering Management, Data Analytics or related field of study
• Demonstrated academic achievement and interest in process improvement, technical problem solving and supply chain experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment (in‑person), communicate clearly, and follow through on commitments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Legal authorization to work in the country where the internship is based, as required by local law and program guidelines.

What will make you stand out (Desired Qualifications)

• You have a passion for understanding advanced technologies and manufacturing practices.
• You are someone who brings a curious and questioning mindset in tackling difficult problem solving in a collaborative team environment.
• You have experience working with data, spreadsheets, dashboards, and structured problem‑solving methods. Experience with AI tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to organize information, identify trends, analytics problem solving, and summarize insights.
• Self‑starter who is eager to learn, asks thoughtful questions, and takes ownership of assigned work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
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About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world's electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 13, 2026.

U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.