Controls Engineer Intern: PLC, Robotics & Plant Innovation

General Motors; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Controls Engineer Intern to support maintenance and electrical teams across manufacturing sites. The role involves PLC, robotics, and HMI programming, along with problem solving and safety focus in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will contribute to cost estimates, scheduling, and continuous improvement projects while developing leadership and technical skills in a real production setting. This internship offers hands-on experience in a global manufacturing leader.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Controls Engineering.
• Must be graduating between Aug 2027 and Jun 2029.
• Willingness to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Experience with plant environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical projects for new and improved operations.
• Represent engineering in plant meetings to support performance goals.
• Develop cost estimates, investment forecasts, and project plans for minor activities.
• Apply statistical methods for continuous improvement of plant systems.
• Schedule and coordinate changes to improve assembly processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics

HMI programming

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Controls Engineer Intern to support maintenance and electrical teams across manufacturing sites. The role involves PLC, robotics, and HMI programming, along with problem solving and safety focus in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will contribute to cost estimates, scheduling, and continuous improvement projects while developing leadership and technical skills in a real production setting. This internship offers hands-on experience in a global manufacturing leader.