Co-Op: Manufacturing Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation

General Motors; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

General Motors is seeking Electrical Engineer Co-ops to perform hands-on work that could impact our culture and bottom line. You will gain experience in control systems engineering, electrical support for programs, and leading projects across plant areas.

This hands-on role involves working with periodic repairs, providing technical support to maintenance and skilled trades, and collaborating with manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2030.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Willing to work in a plant environment.
• Must be enrolled in a coop program through Kettering University or Rochester Institute of Technology.

Responsibilities

• Investigates system and equipment problems and provides technical guidance in problem resolution.
• Conducts machine failure root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems.
• Analyzes product, process and technology to figure out best methods of manufacture.
• Develops cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests and plans for minor project activity.
• Develops and supervises planning timetables and projects schedules.
• Coordinates with area manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning, including model change, throughput, sourcing, etc.
• Supports GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives.
• Programming of manufacturing technology (PLC, HMI, Robotics, etc.).
• Assists maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of niche equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Job description

General Motors is seeking Electrical Engineer Co-ops to perform hands-on work that could impact our culture and bottom line. You will gain experience in control systems engineering, electrical support for programs, and leading projects across plant areas.

This hands-on role involves working with periodic repairs, providing technical support to maintenance and skilled trades, and collaborating with manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning.