Manufacturing Engineer (Intern)

A 1-year engineering internship at GE Vernova focused on improving manufacturing processes, applying scientific techniques, and supporting production of transformer monitoring technologies.

This 1-year internship will be based at the GE Vernova Grid Solutions Asset Monitoring site in Lisburn, Northern Ireland and is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic university student or recent graduate who is interested in the application of physics/fundamental science in industry. The successful applicant will work within Global Supply Chain, building transformer sensor technology including the use of photo acoustic spectroscopy and optical techniques for dissolved gas analysis (DGA).

The Asset Monitoring product line is a class leading vendor of sensing devices and systems to electrical utilities and industrial customers. The product line spans sensing of multiple asset types and has a broad portfolio of advanced technology, which aid customers to understand and optimize the operating condition of key assets such as HV/MV power transformers and circuit breakers. Our products include the Kelman DGA900, Hydran M2-X and BMT-330.

Role responsibilities

• Develop and apply Lean principles as a part of standard daily work

• Identify and drive continuous improvement within production cells

• Work in cross-functional teams to implement Engineering Changes

• Maintain and develop Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

• Learn and apply multiple problem solving techniques

Essential criteria:

• Completed at least 2 years in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Similar Engineering degree.

• The ability to work within a team, or under own initiative.

• Microsoft Excel Competent

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of lean practices

• Experience in software programming languages and/or analytical software packages (e.g., Python, C, Matlab) and automation tools (e.g., Labview, Simulink)

• Knowledge of problem solving techniques