Manufacturing Controls Engineer Intern (Onsite)

General Motors; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Controls Engineer Intern to support maintenance personnel in operating and maintaining specialist equipment at GM plants. You will gain hands-on electrical engineering experience, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to safety, ergonomics, and housekeeping objectives.

The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include leading electrical projects, supporting engineering in plant meetings,

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering.
• Must be graduating between August 2027 and June 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Must be willing to work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads electrical projects including new or operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement.
• Participates in plant meetings and related activities to represent engineering and assist in reaching performance goals.
• Develops cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests and plans for minor project activity.
• Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems.
• Develops and monitors planning timetables and project schedules.
• Coordinates and communicates changes to improve conditions for the assembly process.
• 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 recommends improvements to existing processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics

HMI

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Controls Engineer Intern to support maintenance personnel in operating and maintaining specialist equipment at GM plants. You will gain hands-on electrical engineering experience, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to safety, ergonomics, and housekeeping objectives.

The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include leading electrical projects, supporting engineering in plant meetings,