GM Hiring Manufacturing Controls Engineer Co-op (Detroit)

The Role

We are looking for Electrical Engineer Co-ops to perform hands-on work that can directly contribute to our culture and company's bottom line. You will have responsibilities in control systems engineering and electrical support for programs. You will learn to lead electrical projects across various plant areas, including operations improvements and new or replacement programs. This is a hands-on position where you may work on periodic repairs and provide technical support and direction to support personnel and skilled trades.

What You'll Do

• Investigate system and equipment problems and provide technical guidance in problem resolution.
• Conduct machine failure root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Utilize statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems.
• Analyze product, process, and technology to determine best manufacturing methods.
• Develop cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests, and plans for minor project activity.
• Develop and supervise planning timetables and project schedules.
• Coordinate with area manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning, including model change, throughput, sourcing, etc.
• Support GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives.
• Program manufacturing technology (PLC, HMI, Robotics, etc.).
• Assist maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of niche equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuit of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities, or service organizations.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, applicable insights.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines and goals.
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and be resourceful and inventive.
• Deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems.

Physical Requirements

• Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
• Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals. Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
• Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
• Frequently and repetitively bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform work.
• Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts), and drive vehicles and equipment.

Work Arrangement

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite, meaning the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned facility on a full-time basis.

Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.

Job Location

We have opportunities available in the locations below for this role. Please indicate in your application which of these locations you are interested in.

• Detroit, MI
• Flint, MI
• Orion, MI
• Rochester, NY
• Romulus, MI
• Toledo, OH
• Tonawanda, NY

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program. To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Start dates for this internship role are May 24th and June 14th of 2027.