Life at GE : Careers : GE
I was completing my undergraduate degree at Clarkson University in Mechanical Engineering. I took my first internship/co-op with GE Energy in Schenectady, NY in the first semester of my Sophomore year, went back to GE Energy the following summer, then completed one final summer internship with GE Healthcare in Milwaukee, WI before beginning the Edison Engineering program in July 2009.
The many growth opportunities within GE, both longitudinal and lateral, and the Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP). The breadth of experience gained in this program is unparalleled. Working with some of the best minds in the industry has facilitated great intellectual and experiential growth for me, which is very exciting.
I am currently on my second six-month rotation within the GE Healthcare EEDP program, working with the CT Hardware team. For this assignment, I am primarily involved in risk-retirement testing and analysis for the new CT platform being designed and scheduled for release in 2012. This rotation has proven to be very challenging and exciting for me, since I am working directly within a design team to answer questions that we have never even asked before.
For me, the people at GE are what make my experience here so valuable. With intelligent, motivated people all around you, it's easy to catch on to the vibe and strive to push yourself as well. I have also found a great deal of positivity in the people I have worked with, and an overwhelming willingness to help others learn and grow. This is the kind of work atmosphere I hope to be involved in for the rest of my career. It is also very rewarding to understand what is done here at GE Healthcare, because I know that the work my colleagues and I do has a great impact on people's health and well-being around the globe.