Manufacturing Controls Intern: PLCs, Robotics & HMI

General Motors; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is offering a Controls Engineer Intern position to support maintenance and operations of specialist equipment. The role emphasizes electrical root-cause analysis, problem solving, and leadership to provide technical direction in a manufacturing setting.

You will work on safety, ergonomics, and housekeeping while gaining hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, and HMIs. Responsibilities include leading electrical projects, attending plant meetings, and developing budgets and

Qualifications

• Pursuit of 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.
• Willing to work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical projects, improvements, repairs, and replacements.
• Represent engineering in plant meetings to support goals.
• Develop cost estimates, forecasts, and plans for minor projects.
• Apply statistical methods for plant system improvements.
• Develop planning timetables and project schedules.
• Coordinate changes to improve assembly process conditions.
• Program manufacturing tech (PLC, robotics, HMI).
• Analyze product/process/technology for better methods.
• Assist in tool/equipment design or process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

Robotics

HMI

Job description

General Motors is offering a Controls Engineer Intern position to support maintenance and operations of specialist equipment. The role emphasizes electrical root-cause analysis, problem solving, and leadership to provide technical direction in a manufacturing setting.

You will work on safety, ergonomics, and housekeeping while gaining hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, and HMIs. Responsibilities include leading electrical projects, attending plant meetings, and developing budgets and