Industrial Controls Engineer Intern: PLC, Robotics & Automation

General Motors; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Controls Engineer Intern to support maintenance and operation of industrial equipment. You will gain hands-on experience in electrical root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and providing technical direction in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include leading electrical projects, cost forecasting, and applying statistical methods for process improvements. This onsite internship offers a stipend and starts in mid-2027 at multiple GM locations including Bowling

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering
• Must be graduating between Aug 2027 and Jun 2029
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
• Willing to work in a plant environment

Responsibilities

• Leads electrical projects including new or operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement
• Participates in functional area plant meetings to represent engineering
• Develops cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases and plans for minor projects
• Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems
• Develops and monitors planning timetables and project schedules
• Coordinates and communicates changes to improve assembly process conditions
• Programming of manufacturing technology (PLC, robotics, HMI)
• Analyzes product, process and technology to determine best methods of manufacture
• Assists in design and building of tools and equipment or improvements to existing processes

Skills

Electrical engineering

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Controls Engineer Intern to support maintenance and operation of industrial equipment. You will gain hands-on experience in electrical root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and providing technical direction in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include leading electrical projects, cost forecasting, and applying statistical methods for process improvements. This onsite internship offers a stipend and starts in mid-2027 at multiple GM locations including Bowling