GE Vernova Physical AI & Robotics Incubation Intern – Industrial Automation Summer 2026

Job Description Summary

Come and join our powerful unified force with the energy to change the world. Our mission is BIG.

Our TRANSFORMATION is key bringing the right businesses together to LEAD the ENERGY TRANSITION. Our TEAM is ready.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the worlds challenges GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health safety security and improved quality of life.

Job Description

GE Vernova is advancing the future of industrial operations by integrating cutting-edge robotics and AI technologies to automate repetitive tasks within complex operational facilities. Through this internship you will help pioneer robotic solutions that enhance efficiency safety and productivity in high-volume material handling manufacturing processes and component refurbishment environments.

In this internship you will collaborate closely with operational teams and engineering experts to innovate and prototype intelligent robotic systems designed for real-world industrial settings. Youll gain hands-on experience incubating automation solutions that address repetitive work challenges common in large-scale production and logistics environments. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the digitization and modernization of foundational industrial workflows. You will :

Engage with shop floor technicians process engineers and operations supervisors to define automation needs in manufacturing warehousing and remanufacturing workflows.

Design develop and prototype robotic models and AI-driven control algorithms targeting repetitive manual operations that affect throughput and quality.

Integrate robotic solutions with existing operational platforms and data systems to enable seamless automation management and monitoring.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within GE Vernova to ensure alignment between robotics solutions and broader business goals.

Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks and areas with high automation potential applying data-driven insights to optimize workflow design.

Deploy physical AI prototypes in controlled operational environments measuring improvements in task efficiency accuracy and workforce safety.

Document robotic system performance including task execution before-and-after metrics and scalability considerations.

Develop intuitive user interfaces and operator workflows to facilitate adoption of robotics tools with work streams.

Present findings challenges and recommendations to stakeholders through detailed reports and presentations.

Project Outcomes :

Successfully prototype and demonstrate robotic solutions that automate repetitive tasks within industrial operational environments such as manufacturing warehousing field service or remanufacturing.

Deliver measurable improvements in task cycle time accuracy or safety as validated through before-and-after performance data.

Produce detailed documentation of development processes integration challenges and system impact to support knowledge transfer and future scaling.

Develop operator-friendly workflows and interfaces that enable effective human-robot collaboration and promote adoption on the shop floor.

Present clear data-backed recommendations for scaling and deploying robotic automation across similar operational settings.

Foster strong cross-functional relationships and communication channels to ensure robotics solutions align with operational needs and business objectives.

Primary Skills Developed :

Robotics technology development including AI-driven automation and prototype evaluation.

Integration of physical AI systems into industrial operational environments and platform ecosystems.

Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication within complex manufacturing and logistics settings.

Principles of industrial workflow design and human-robot interaction.

Strategic problem solving in high-volume repetitive task automation.

Internship Term Dates :

May / June - August 2026

Expected Work Schedule :

Day / 1st -Shift (40 - hours weekly)

Qualifications :

Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Science Robotics Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Data Science.

Minimum GPA 4.0 / 5.0 scale.

Applied knowledge of AI / ML computer vision or robotics via coursework side projects or prior internships.

Skilled in data science and AI technologies like Python SQL Pytorch Scikit-learn Jupyter Plotly or other similar technologies

Working knowledge of embedded computing including PLC Raspberry Pi Arduino Nvidia Jetson etc.

Knowledge of enterprise automation (i.e. middleware) integrating Physical AI into enterprise systems and workflows

Comfortable working with technical ambiguity and learning fast in applied projects.

Clear communicator who can explain complex concepts in simple and concise terms

Value collaboration within and across teams

Desired Qualifications :

Interest in solving physical-world problems using software and AI especially in industrial or manufacturing contexts.

Curious about product thinking i.e. not just can we build it but should we

Familiar with deploying software to cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)

Steadfast in creating code that is understandable simple and clean

Familiar with software development techniques tools and processes like source control (Git) Functional or Object Oriented Programing Test Driven Development Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CICD)

Benefits Available to you :

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and at GE Vernova we take our responsibility seriously. That is the singular mission of GE Vernova : to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize order to meet this mission we provide varied competitive benefits to help support our workforce : Our Culture GE Vernova ()

The pay for this position ranges from $27-36 / hr. based on years of undergraduate / graduate field of study completed

This position is also eligible for :

Relocation Assistance : Co-op / Interns will be reimbursed for reasonable proper and documented expenditures incurred while initially reporting to work and returning to school / home upon completion of the assignment. Employees with a permanent address greater than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible.

Housing Allowance : Co-op / Interns employees receive a weekly housing allowance to help off-set living expenses when the co-op / Interns permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the work location.

Employee Assistance Program providing 24 / 7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services

GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after their accumulated service reaches 90 days and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans. (Eligibility occurs on the 1st of the month following the 90th day.)

General Electric CompanyRopcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Inclusion

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. Click here to learn more : 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 : No

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 27 - 36