Edison Engineering Development Program

Are you just beginning your technical career? Are you passionate about engineering and technology? Then the Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) at GE Global Research in Niskayuna may be the right program for you.

The EEDP is for technical degree holders interested in applied research that are passionate about science or engineering and are committed to technical excellence. You will learn how GE Global Research approaches the design of products and the analysis of alternatives through rotational assignments. Core engineering skills gained through challenging assignments will be further fine-tuned through technical and leadership skills training. Combined with the mentoring and counseling that you will receive from assignment managers, the EEDP experience will prepare you with the technical skills and values you need to make the most of your engineering career.

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Program Design

In taking on challenging assignments, you will learn to work closely with diverse teams to conduct leading-edge research. The EEDP experience offers exposure to high-level management and cross-functional interaction. The assignments become increasingly challenging as the program members gain experience. Edisons complete a minimum of three rotations in two to three years.

A Typical Assignment:

Your work will count because your contributions will affect real projects at the center. You can further your knowledge base in an area of your choice or seek broader technical exposure to new technologies or processes.

Classroom Learning Module

The core engineering skills gained in assignments are honed through the Advanced Courses in Engineering. GE Global Research provides an in-house "A Course" and “B Course,” you will participate in other technical and leadership courses, and become Six Sigma trained and certified.

A Course: The "A" course is a two-semester (approximately 30 weeks), multidisciplinary course taught at the GE Global Research Center by in-house technical experts. This course has been certified for course credit at a number of universities.

A Course currently consists of five separate modules (Energy, Aviation, Healthcare, Consumer and Industrial, and Enterprise Solutions) where Edisons tackle technical problems while gaining a better understanding of the core engineering technologies and challenges of the GE businesses. During each module, the Edisons may work together to solve a multi-disciplinary problem, solve individual assignments, or work individually on a research paper on a related topic of their choice. The A Course introduces the Edisons to a variety of technical fields and experts and gives them a head start to understanding GE and our technology.

B Course: The theme of the B Course is “From Idea to Innovation.” The goal of the course is to teach the Edisons how to come up with an idea for a new project, product or enhancement based on knowledge of the business needs and an understanding of how to plan, scope and execute a project. Courses are given in the beginning to teach the Edisons about project management and vitality. The Edisons each complete an individual project as part of the course, with several milestones to be met along the way.

Additional Courses: All Edisons take two additional, week-long classes with Edisons from across the company. One is held at Crotonville, the central leadership training facility for the company, and the other at various GE businesses globally. Each class is a chance to learn new skills, meet peers from throughout the company and be introduced to some of the top leaders within GE.

Mentoring and Evaluations

You will be formally evaluated by your assignment managers twice each rotation: at mid-point and at the end of the assignment. Evaluations are based on completion of job requirements and the development of competencies.

You will receive an annual evaluation from the Edison leader, along with continuous informal feedback. You also will have access to the Research Center’s top mentors to help you with your career.

If you want to solve some of the toughest problems in the world and make a difference in the lives of people, follow the link below to get more information and to apply for the EEDP in Niskayuna, NY: www.gecareers.com/campusinterview.

Niskayuna, NY

At GE Global Research, we are redefining what's possible.

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GE's Global Research Center provides challenging intern assignments for students who are looking to get a critical jump start on a career in industrial research. These assignments offer an opportunity to work in one of the GE Research's labs, gaining valuable hands-on experience. Assignments are generally for 10-12 weeks. At GRC, scientists, engineers and technicians work to provide GE's businesses and strategic partners with technical innovations for their future generation products, processes and services.

You will spend your internship working side by side with experts in the field, completing challenging technical projects. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your work make a difference while you gain valuable experience. You'll apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life technical problems, and develop your skills in a cutting-edge global environment. During the summer, your internship will also include weekly seminars on cross-center technology and soft skills development.

While the primary focus of the internship program is on graduate level students, there are undergraduate opportunities as well. Please apply online; search "intern" in the keyword box for Niskayuna and apply. Email recruiting@research.ge.com for current job numbers.

Munich, Germany

GE Global Research Europe in Munich offers a variety of job opportunities that will enrich your academic, technical and personal qualifications while at university. You will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and work side-by-side with experts on challenging projects; enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your work make a difference while you gain valuable job experience; develop your skills in a cutting-edge global environment and make connections that could be the start of an exciting career at GE! The opportunities we offer include:

Working student position
Internship
Bachelor/Master/Diploma Thesis
Ph.D. position

Working student position

You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience by accompanying longer-term projects while you are studying at university, working 10 or 15 hours per week supporting our researchers.

Internship

We offer challenging internships to students throughout the year who have completed their pre-diploma or equivalent. As an intern, you will gain valuable insights into R&D and the business world by working with world-class experts on cutting-edge projects.

Bachelor/Master/Diploma Thesis

Would you like to write your thesis in cooperation with us? We offer several thesis topics in combination with exciting research projects, ensuring a practical orientation of your final year project and the valuable support of our researchers.

Ph.D. positions:

If you are interested in writing your Ph.D. thesis in cooperation with us, please take a look at our current job openings via the link below.

How to Apply

Please apply online via http://www.ge.com/researcheurope, providing a cover letter and CV. Prospective candidates should plan on scheduling a minimum of 4 months for a student position and be advised that most positions at GE Global Research Europe prefer a minimum of 6 months. For further details, please see the respective job opening.

After you have applied online, you will get an automatic acknowledgement of receipt and we will follow up with you once your application has been reviewed. Please note that we can only process online applications that come throug www.gecareers.com or the link shown above.

Shanghai, China

GE’s China Technology Center (CTC) offers exciting internship opportunities that will both challenge and energize you. This is a place where you will find the heart of technology and innovation, and where you will work side-by-side with top-talented experts and scientists on cutting-edge research for a variety of GE business interests.

Training

GE culture, values, leadership, operation, technical and on-job-training

Mentoring

Mentors & buddies ease the transition.

Commercial Exposure

Develop professional and practical skills. Assist with business execution and make meaningful contribution to business.

Career Development

Early exposure to GE and potential career opportunities for full-time employment and/or entry-level programs.

Networking

Meet other graduates, share experiences and have fun.

How to apply:

We use e-Recruitment system to collect and review resumes online. Please apply for the EID positions via www.gecareers.com.

Bangalore, India

An internship at GE's John F. Welch Technology Centre (JFWTC) in Bangalore, also known as the Early Identification Program (EID), provides a unique opportunity to interact with some of the best and brightest scientists and engineers working on great technologies - technologies that have a direct impact on GE's businesses.

For students who want to pursue research as a career and be part of the technology world, an internship opportunity at GE's JFWTC will validate your aspirations and represents an important step in life beyond graduation.

In our Early Identification Program (EID), we seek top undergraduate and graduate talent. Interns in the EID program will work on real technology and get real world, hands-on experience working side-by-side with some of the world's most prolific inventors and scientists.

Why intern at GE John F. Welch Technology Centre, Bangalore? Here is what our 06' interns had to say:

"Thank you very much for this wonderful internship opportunity at JFWTC. My internship with Materials Mechanics lab was really useful and motivating."

"Let us recall what we have experienced in the past two months. Let us relive the journey through flashes of those unforgettable moments. The project, the internship challenge, the visit to the school, the tech quiz, the cultural evening, the daily interactions have gifted us with a bouqet of episodes which we will remember, cherish and sadly miss forever."

"GE has given me a whole new outlook and i hope to make use of it to make decisions in the future. i will always consider GE as a future option"

To apply for the 07' Intern Program, please visit www.gecareers.com.