Continuous Improvement (Manufacturing Engineering) Co-Op – Fall/Winter 2026

ParsippanyFull-time$21–$34/hrPosted Jul 29, 2026

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Energy to Change the World

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. At GE Vernova, we are working to solve the world’s most pressing challenge—the energy transition. Our Gas Power business provides more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today while building the energy technologies of the future.

What impact you will make:

As a Continuous Improvement / Manufacturing Engineering Co-op within the METEM team, you will be an active contributor to tackling one of the world’s toughest challenges: providing cleaner, more accessible energy. You will apply Lean methodologies and engineering principles to optimize non-traditional machining processes that support the global power generation fleet.

Depending on your background, you will engage in one of the following technology areas: * Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) & Fast Hole Drilling (FHD): Gaining experience in non-traditional machining technologies to support turbine nozzles and buckets. * Electrochemical Machining (ECM): Applying engineering and chemistry skills in specialized industrial electrochemistry, providing a foundation for future growth in battery or fuel cell research.

What you will do:

  • Process Optimization: Drive customer satisfaction, quality, and fulfillment by reducing variation in key process parameters to improve part quality and performance.
  • Continuous Improvement: Learn and apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify waste and drive productivity savings throughout the production area.
  • Troubleshooting: Work with complex chemical and mechanical process equipment to resolve technical issues in real-time.
  • Cross-functional Leadership: Build intimate process knowledge to evaluate improvement areas and lead cross-functional teams to implement these changes.
  • Safety & Standards: Maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures to ensure the safe and effective use of production equipment.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications):

  • Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering discipline.
  • Accepted Majors: Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (without rounding).

Desired Characteristics:

  • Strong interest in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated with a desire to take ownership of projects.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Internship Term: Fall/Winter 2026 (Target Start: September 21, 2026).
  • Work Schedule: 40 hours per week (1st Shift).
  • Authorization: This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
  • Pay Range: $21.00/hour – $34.00/hour (Based on years of study completed).

Benefits Available to You:

  • Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for reasonable expenditures for employees with a permanent address >50 miles from the work location.
  • Housing Allowance: Weekly allowance to help off-set living expenses for eligible students.
  • Retirement: Access to the GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after 90 days of service.
  • Well-being: Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential counseling and referral services.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: Yes

 

 

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 July 29, 2026.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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