Electrical Controls Engineer Co-op — Hands-on Plant Impact

General Motors; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Onsite role

Career development

Job summary

General Motors invites Electrical Engineer Co-ops to contribute to control systems engineering and electrical support for programs. You will lead electrical projects across multiple plant areas, supporting operations improvements and new or replacement programs.

This hands-on internship involves periodic repairs, technical guidance to maintenance staff, and collaboration with skilled trades. Start dates include May 24 and June 14, 2027, with onsite assignments at GM facilities.

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 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 and plans for minor project activity.
• Develops and supervises planning timetables and project schedules.
• Coordinates with area manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning.
• Supports GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives.
• Programming of manufacturing technology (PLC, HMI, Robotics).
• Assists maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of niche equipment.

Skills

Control systems

Electrical support

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Cost estimation

Project planning

Model change

Throughput improvement

Sourcing

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics programming

Maintenance support

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Co-op program through Kettering University or RIT

Tools

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Job description

General Motors invites Electrical Engineer Co-ops to contribute to control systems engineering and electrical support for programs. You will lead electrical projects across multiple plant areas, supporting operations improvements and new or replacement programs.

This hands-on internship involves periodic repairs, technical guidance to maintenance staff, and collaboration with skilled trades. Start dates include May 24 and June 14, 2027, with onsite assignments at GM facilities.