Manufacturing Controls Intern — Onsite Growth

General Motors; United States; On-site; USD 5,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in the United States seeks a Controls Engineer Intern to support maintenance and manufacturing equipment. You will assist in electrical root cause analysis, provide technical guidance to maintenance staff, and help enforce safety and ergonomic practices on the plant floor.

The role focuses on wiring, PLC programming, robotics, and HMI tasks, with opportunities to participate in cost estimates, project planning, and continuous improvement initiatives alongside engineers and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Controls Engineering.
• Graduating between August 2027 and June 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Leads electrical projects including new or ongoing improvements and repairs.
• Represents engineering in plant meetings to help achieve performance goals.
• Develops cost estimates, business cases, and plans for minor projects.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

PLC programming

Robotics

HMI interfaces

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls

Tools

PLC hardware

HMI systems

Job description

General Motors in the United States seeks a Controls Engineer Intern to support maintenance and manufacturing equipment. You will assist in electrical root cause analysis, provide technical guidance to maintenance staff, and help enforce safety and ergonomic practices on the plant floor.

The role focuses on wiring, PLC programming, robotics, and HMI tasks, with opportunities to participate in cost estimates, project planning, and continuous improvement initiatives alongside engineers and