Internship Thermo-Economic Optimization (m/f)

Job description

3349334
Additional Cities

Baden
Career Level

Co-op/Intern
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Gas Power Systems
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

Switzerland
Postal Code

5400
Role Summary/Purpose

GE Power provides a broad array of power generation, energy delivery, and water process technologies
to solve your challenges locally. We work in several areas of the energy industry, including renewable
resources such as wind and solar, biogas and alternative fuels, and coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear
energy. We also develop advanced technologies to help solve some of the world’s most complex
challenges related to water availability and quality.
Essential Responsibilities

Start Date: Internship: February 2020, MSc thesis: based on agreement during the internship 
Duration: Internship: 6 months , MSc thesis: based on agreement during the internship

- Generating new algorithms for Advanced Plant Optimization tool in order to explore new features in combined cycle power plants.  
- The main focus area is development & maintenance of standalone tools for thermo-economic optimization of full or limited scope of power plants.

Qualifications/Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, energy technology or equivalent knowledge or experience
- Proficiency in programming with MATLAB, C++, and Fortran background in Linux, efficient skills in VBA macros 
- Fluent in English (oral and written) 

Desired Characteristics

- Solid understanding of thermodynamics
- High level of motivation and high level of communication skills

About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country

Switzerland
Primary State/Province

Aargau
Primary City

Baden