Materials Chemistry and Physics - High Voltage Insulation Materials Fellow Intern - Summer 2026
GE VernovaAbout the role
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova Advanced Research – (Materials Chemistry and Physics) Fellow InternshipGE Vernova Advanced Research is the central innovation engine for GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, unified under one banner as GE Vernova. The research organization is comprised of 300+ researchers – experts in their fields globally - representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future.
• As a Summer Intern in the Materials Chemistry and Physics, you will have the opportunity to develop next generation electrical and thermal insulation materials, high voltage devices, transformer, generators, for the clean power generation and storage, energy conversion technologies. Assignments are typically for 12-14 weeks; working side by side with experts in the field of materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or electrical engineer, completing challenging technical projects, applying theoretical knowledge to real-life technical problems, and developing skills in a cutting edge global industrial research environment. This program includes seminars on cross-center technology and soft skills development as well as opportunities for networking and showcasing project accomplishments. Are you ready to join our team of technology enthusiasts to help make GE Vernova’s industrial assets safer and more secure to protect our world’s most critical infrastructure?
Job Description
GE Vernova Advanced Research – (Materials Chemistry and Physics) Fellow Internship
GE Vernova Advanced Research is the central innovation engine for GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, unified under one banner as GE Vernova. The research organization is comprised of 300+ researchers – experts in their fields globally - representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future.
- As a Summer Intern in the Materials Chemistry and Physics, you will have the opportunity to develop next generation electrical and thermal insulation materials, high voltage devices, transformer, generators, for the clean power generation and storage, energy conversion technologies. Assignments are typically for 12-14 weeks; working side by side with experts in the field of materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or electrical engineer, completing challenging technical projects, applying theoretical knowledge to real-life technical problems, and developing skills in a cutting edge global industrial research environment. This program includes seminars on cross-center technology and soft skills development as well as opportunities for networking and showcasing project accomplishments. Are you ready to join our team of technology enthusiasts to help make GE Vernova’s industrial assets safer and more secure to protect our world’s most critical infrastructure?
Roles and Responsibilities
- Work with industry leading experts to execute design, analysis, and validation high voltage devices, working with high voltage dielectric and or thermal insulation materials, familiar with synthesis, processing and testing, materials including, liquid, gel, oil, epoxy resins, gases, polymer, etc.
- Strong background in chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, electrical materials
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists from across the Vernova Advanced Research Center and business segments, to advance the energy transition.
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in a full-time Ph.D. degree program in materials science, chemistry, electrochemistry, electrical engineering, or related disciplines at an ABET accredited university.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Vernova Advanced Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran and Cuba). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be c
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