2023 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Intern

At General Motors we strive for a culture of excellence. We act with integrity. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. We have the courage to do and say what's difficult. Each of us takes accountability for results, drives for continued efficiencies and has the tenacity to win.  

We are seeking Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Intern to do hands-on work that would have the opportunity to add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You will have many responsibilities and accountabilities for example, control systems engineering and electrical support for programs. You will learn how to lead electrical projects for several different areas of the plant including operations improvements, new and replacement programs. This is a hands-on position in which you may work with periodic repairs and to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades.  

Responsibilities: 

• Investigates system and equipment problems and provides technical guidance in problem resolution 

• Develops cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests and plans for minor project activity 

• Coordinates with area manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning, including model change, throughput, sourcing, etc. 

• Supports GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives 

• Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems 

• Implements safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health/safety and housekeeping

• Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community and collaborates with vital support functions outside of the assembly plant 

• Develops and supervises planning timetables and projects schedules 

• Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the assembly process 

• Electrical root cause analysis and problem solving 

• Programming of manufacturing technology 

• Analyzes product, process and technology to figure out best methods of manufacture 

• Assists in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommends improvements to existing processes 

• Assists maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of niche equipment 

Job Location

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

• Flint, MI
• Marion, IN
• Bedford, IN
• Fairfax, KS
• Spring Hill, TN
• Parma, OH

Qualifications:   

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
• Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
• Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage multiple projects at any given

The start date for these Internship roles are for May & June of 2023 Spring/Summer Internship

This role offers the following Work Appropriately strategies:

• Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
   

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to each student selected for the 2023 Student Program

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.