2027 Summer Intern – Global Manufacturing Robotics & Automation

General Motors LLC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors LLC at the Warren Technical Center offers an internship with Global Manufacturing Robotics & Automation. You will work on hands-on robotics projects, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to real manufacturing solutions shaping the future of vehicle production.

Candidates pursuing an engineering or computer science degree, able to work full-time during the summer, should apply. We value curiosity, leadership, teamwork, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a degree at an accredited college or university.
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months.

Responsibilities

• Help drive meaningful progress in robotics and automation through hands‑on projects and problem‑solving.
• Foster a forward‑thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.

Skills

Curiosity

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pursuing degree

Tools

Python

Linux

PLC

Vision systems

Job description

Job Description The Role:

Global Manufacturing Robotics & Automation is seeking curious, driven students who want to be part of something bigger than themselves. If you're energized by real challenges, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to meaningful work that shapes the future of the automotive industry, this opportunity is for you. This isn’t just about getting experience—it’s about making an impact. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands‑on exposure to cutting‑edge projects, and see firsthand how your ideas can influence real‑world outcomes. You’ll face fast paced environments and evolving priorities, but you’ll also have the support of a people‑first culture that values growth, learning, and balance. If you're excited to build your skills, expand your perspective, and contribute to something with real purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

The Team:

Global Manufacturing Robotics & Automation helps GM build high‑quality vehicles to our customers by combining robotics, automation, controls, manufacturing software, advanced manufacturing, product development, simulation, plant deployment, and program management to improve manufacturing safety, quality, cost, delivery, flexibility, and competitiveness. Our team works to solve plant‑critical challenges and develop scalable solutions. Interns will gain hands‑on experience solving real manufacturing problems and contributing to innovations that will shape the future of vehicle production.

What You’ll Do:

• Help drive meaningful progress in robotics and automation through hands‑on projects and problem‑solving.
• Foster a forward‑thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.

Examples of past intern projects include:

• Build or improve an autonomous mobile robot capability for material movement, kitting, sequencing, inspection, deployment readiness, and plant support.
• Develop and validate controls, vision, PLC, robot, MES, or industrial‑network functionality for manufacturing equipment.
• Create a data pipeline, dashboard, diagnostic tool, simulation model, or digital application that improves engineering or plant decisions.
• Design a test setup, test plan, scenario library, validation method, or performance metric for an autonomous or automated system.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a degree at an accredited college or university
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Insatiable curiosity and desire to learn
• Demonstrated leadership in academic, extracurricular, or project settings
• Conceptual understanding and/or experience in any of the following: Manufacturing processes Robotics software and autonomous systems Programming or understanding software logic (e.g., Linux, C++) Virtual systems, simulation and digital engineering
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Effective communication and relationship‑building skills
• High level of integrity, self‑motivation, and adaptability in a fast paced environment

GM does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1‑B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1, etc.).

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Warren Technical Center on a full‑time basis. Some internship roles require up to 75% domestic travel. GM will provide a one‑time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program. To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from. Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2027.

About GM:

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us:

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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