Co-Op: Plant Controls Engineer - PLC/Robotics

General Motors; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Onsite role at GM facility

Job summary

General Motors in the United States is seeking Electrical Engineer Co‑ops for hands-on work that can contribute to our culture and bottom line. You will engage in control systems engineering and electrical support across plant programs, and you will learn to lead electrical projects in multiple plant areas.

The role includes technical problem solving, cost estimation, planning of schedules, and programming of manufacturing tech such as PLC and HMI.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 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 co-op 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 and throughput.
• 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

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Leadership

Critical thinking

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Job description

General Motors in the United States is seeking Electrical Engineer Co‑ops for hands-on work that can contribute to our culture and bottom line. You will engage in control systems engineering and electrical support across plant programs, and you will learn to lead electrical projects in multiple plant areas.

The role includes technical problem solving, cost estimation, planning of schedules, and programming of manufacturing tech such as PLC and HMI.