Co-op: Manufacturing Controls Engineer (PLC/Robotics)

General Motors; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Onsite facility role

Job summary

General Motors is seeking Electrical Engineer Co-ops for hands-on work that could contribute to the bottom line and culture. You will engage in control systems engineering, electrical support for programs, and lead electrical projects across plant areas, including operations improvement and new and replacement programs.

This hands-on role may involve repairs and providing technical direction to support personnel and skilled trades, with a focus on programming of manufacturing technology and

Qualifications

• Pursuit of 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 and enrolled in a co-op program at a partnering university.

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.
• Supports GM and Quality Network implementation initiatives.
• Programming of manufacturing technology (PLC, HMI, Robotics, etc.).
• Assists maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of niche equipment.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

PLC programming

Robotics

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Graduating between December 2027 and June 2030

Co-op enrollment at Kettering University or Rochester Institute of Technology

Tools

HMI

Job description

General Motors is seeking Electrical Engineer Co-ops for hands-on work that could contribute to the bottom line and culture. You will engage in control systems engineering, electrical support for programs, and lead electrical projects across plant areas, including operations improvement and new and replacement programs.

This hands-on role may involve repairs and providing technical direction to support personnel and skilled trades, with a focus on programming of manufacturing technology and