Entry-Level Manufacturing Controls/Electrical Engineer

What You’ll Do:     

We have the following positions available to start your career with GM as early as January 2027:    

• Controls Engineer   

• Facilities Management Rep   

• Facilities Engineer   

• Electrical Diagnostician   

Our Controls Engineers are responsible for smooth functioning of all manufacturing equipment and manufacturing support systems in the plant. This work requires the ability to troubleshoot, maintain and repair activities of plant equipment as well as manage and execute plant launches and projects.   

Our Facilities Management Reps are responsible for working with an industry leading team that designs, builds/constructs, and maintains facilities. Doing so in a safe, compliant, cost-efficient manner that utilizes advanced technology to support social and ecological sustainability.   

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Control System Engineering, Controls Engineering or Computer Engineering     

• Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week     

• Must be willing to work in a plant environment    

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Prior internship experience in manufacturing, automotive or technology   

• PLC Programming experience  

• Working knowledge of process equipment operations, sequence, error proofing and diagnostic capabilities  

• Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities or service organizations    

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed    

• Emerging partnership and teamwork 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, take initiative/self-directed    

Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to: 

• 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. 

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)      

Work Arrangement :   

Onsite:  This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Fairfax facility on a full-time basis.   

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. 

• Defiance, OH  

• Fort Wayne, IN 

• Lansing, MI  

• Romulus, MI 

• Tonawanda, NY 

• Wentzville, MO 

To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.   

Benefits:    

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.  

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits