manufacturing Engineering Co-Op – Fall/Winter 2026

About the role

The Reliability Engineer Co-op within the METEM team ensures the long-term health and performance of specialized assets that build the world's most advanced gas turbines. The role focuses on minimizing equipment downtime and optimizing maintenance strategies for non-traditional machining technologies, directly impacting the plant's ability to meet global energy demands.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends in unplanned downtime and equipment degradation.
• Lead or participate in "Deep Dive" investigations into equipment failures to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Develop and refine Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) schedules for complex EDM and ECM assets to improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Evaluate equipment criticality to prioritize maintenance activities and optimize spare parts inventory for high-impact production machines.
• Partner with Maintenance Technicians and Process Engineers to troubleshoot recurring mechanical, electrical, or chemical system issues.
• Enhance and maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of production equipment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering discipline.
• Desired Characteristics: Strong technical interest in manufacturing technology and non-traditional machining; laboratory or hands-on experience with mechanical or chemical systems; strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on technical data; clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative shop environment.

Qualifications

• Eligibility Requirements: Internship Term - Fall/Winter 2026 (Target Start: September 21, 2026; Target End: March 27, 2027); Work Schedule - 40 hours per week (1st Shift); Authorization - This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in manufacturing technology and non-traditional machining.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

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

Pay and Schedule

• Pay Range: $21.00/hour – $34.00/hour (Based on years of undergraduate/graduate field of study completed).
• Schedule: 40 hours per week (1st Shift).