GE Healthcare

Materials Intern

May 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Real project with real impact on the business. Very growth-focused and willing to invest in their people.

What I wish was different

The interview and onboarding process is long and convoluted. Unfortunately it's a corporate thing, but stick it out because the site is worth it!

Advice

Make your intentions known! Do a good job and if you want to stick around, ask!

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Wawatosa, WI

What I liked

The internship was overall a leadership training experience, which was really exciting on top of having a software focused role. We learned a lot about the business importance of our projects and work.

What I wish was different

I think there were some issues when picking our assignment leaders, as a few other interns as well as I had to have modified projects or empty parts of our workload due to some of them being gone/busy/simply focused on other tasks. All of this was communicated though by us so I wouldn't worry about it repeating.

Advice

I think the biggest thing that I learned is that any technical role as just as much communication skills needed to be able to work well in a business setting. Seeing and hearing the differences between teams when they spoke with each other well and often and not really opened my eyes of how much could go wrong when a team doesn't have full cohesion.

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Lean Operations Intern

May - August 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

I discovered a whole new career path that I didn't know about before.

What I wish was different

It wasn't clear during the application process what I would actually be doing.

Advice

There are so many career options that don't align with what you learn in school, don't limit yourself.

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Manufacturing Engineering Technician

April 2019 • Madison, WI

What I liked

The schedule for GE Healthcare is very flexible and allows you to concurrently take classes. They do also offer internships, but I have a situation that requires me to be able to work full-time. Their flexibility allows me to continue taking classes and keep a full-time income with which I can pay tuition.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Technical Writer

December 2018 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Everyone I worked with was very kind, helpful, and professional. My supervisors really cared about the experience I was gaining and helped me find opportunities to learn new things on the job. I have a much more thorough understanding of my future career and the workplace as a whole.

What I wish was different

Advice

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DTLP Intern

June - August 2019 • Wauwatosa, WI

What I liked

I really enjoyed the engagement with everyone at the company at all levels. Everyone makes you feel like a valued member of the team.

What I wish was different

I wish my team had been more local, I really enjoy working face-to-face with a team members, but that was difficult in such a large organization.

Advice

Don't be afraid to reach out and meet new people! Almost everyone loves the opportunity to make new connections.

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Intern

May - August 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

GE Healthcare-CTD offered a fast-paced work environment with challenging projects and the opportunity to network and attend training workshops.

What I wish was different

Roles in the workplace were poorly defined and it was difficult to know who to ask for guidance in certain areas.

Advice

Take advantage of the skills workshops and don't be afraid to ask questions! Everyone was extremely helpful and eager to share what they know.

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Pricing Intern

May - October 2019 • Logan, UT

What I liked

Great projects with a great team

What I wish was different

More ability to influence change with the projects we did.

Advice

It made me get out of my comfort zone and push myself to learn the business as a whole.

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Mechanical Engineering intern

January 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

It was a very technical position that exposed me to a variety of problems throughout the value stream.

What I wish was different

Honestly, nothing.

Advice

Work hard and you will be rewarded.

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OMLP Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2019 • Florence, SC

What I liked

It was a great experience because I actually got to work on projects that helped improve business performance! I highly recommend any engineering major to apply.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more events for interns. Since Florence, SC is not the main hub for interns, there were not too many events that took place. If you desire more intern events, choose to be located at one of the facilities in or near Wisconsin. However, if you do end up in Florence, SC, Myrtle Beach is only 1.5 hours away, Charlotte, NC is 2 hours away, Atlanta, GA is 4 hours away, and Orlando, FL is 6.5 hours away :).

Advice

Regardless of the location that you end up, BE CURIOUS, ASK QUESTIONS, and WORK HARD! You will learn a lot!

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Operations Management Intern

January 2019 • Waukesha, WI

What I liked

Loved the team atmosphere and culture. Lots of helpful professionals that encouraged interns to develop take on their own projects.

What I wish was different

I wish there would be a bit more direction when it came to navigating the corporate world. This would of helped me be more effective at my job.

Advice

Be ready to be given large complex problems that Have a large impact on the buisness. You will have lots of support, use it; but, at the end of the day your team is counting on you to own your projects.

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Finance Intern

May - August 2019 • Waukesha, WI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask a lot of questions. Everyone is willing and eager to help you and ensure that you have a positive experience. Do not hesitate to look for help when you are unsure about something.

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Communication Intern

May - August 2019 • Mequon, WI

What I liked

I appreciated the creative freedom I was given when assigned projects. They encouraged me to really think outside the box in a more conservative industry that can seem so black and white. My work were things that I knew would outlast my time at GE making me feel like I really made an impact on the company even through I am no longer with them.

What I wish was different

I wish I had the opportunity to work with a team and collaborate with others since my field of work is more creative.

Advice

To utilize all connections made by keeping track of other employer's contact information along with making sure to keep all bodies of work to use as samples for future job endeavors

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