2025 Summer Intern – Engineering Design (Electrical Engineering Degree Specific)

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.     

Work Arrangement:    

Hybrid:  This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren Tech Center, three times per week, at minimum.  Onsite:   This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.   

The Team:    

At GM (General Motors), we earn customers for life. We build brands that inspire passion and loyalty. This starts with the design of each vehicle. We like to place our "innovate now" culture in the forefront of what we are doing.  

What You’ll Do:     

As a Design Engineering Intern, you are responsible for development & integration of Electrical math design solutions to meet complex system and subsystem requirements. This includes problem solving with the support of Advanced Development Analysis Software. Multi-functional team communication is required for proper issue resolution. Daily activities require you to understand basic design concepts and problem solving. This means you can work with minimal direction and make basic decisions based on general practices and procedures. We would also love you to develop skills to be proficient in CAD (Computer Aided Design) Tools and understanding of Standard Model Methods in their Electrical component / subsystem area and Best Practices.  

How You’ll Make an Impact:     

• Develop fully integrated CAD models of Electrical components and subsystems  

• Develop an understanding of manufacturability of Electrical components and subsystems  

• Participate in design reviews and integration work groups  

• Document and maintain materials, mass, and other part specifications within the Math file  

• Complete NX Analysis for their subsystem. Applies results and learning to future models  

• Coordinate guidance from multiple internal / external customers to meet requirements  

• Share lessons learned with Team and/or Organization  

• Create quality math data (models) and executes proper engineering changes  

• Keep Design team aware of project status, timing, and technical issues  

• Actively identify new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities 

• Alignment to the Global Virtual Design Group: Chassis, Body, Interiors, Thermal, Electrical, Engine/Transmission, Data Management, Virtual Engineering, Virtual Build, Visualization, Electrification 

Start dates for this internship role are May 12th & June 9th of 2025.     

Required Qualifications:             

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology 

• Must be graduating between December 2025 and June 2028  

• Able to work fulltime for duration of internship, 40 hours per week  

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):     

• Successful completion of CAD (Solid Works/NX/Catia/etc.) and Analysis (CAE/FEA) courses  

• Must be proficient in CAD software (Solid Works/AutoCAD/Catia etc.) 

• Design portfolio consisting of CAD work experience 

• Knowledgeable in proper design methods and procedures based on common modeling process  

• Developing knowledge of CAE and interpreting results  

• Understanding of Electrical product design concepts and manufacturing processes (i.e., injection molding, stamping, extrusion, machining, etc.)  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite  

• Analytical problem-solving skills  

• Basic understanding of Specifications and Release terms and systems  

• Knowledge of statistical methods as applied to experimental design and process development  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience  

• 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  

• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust  

• Consistently shows innovative thinking that is customer-centric  

Compensation:    

• The salary range for this role is ($4,300 – 4,900) monthly, dependent upon class status and degree.  

• GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.   

What you will get from us (Benefits):    

• Paid US GM Holidays   

• GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program   

• Result-based potential for growth within GM  

• Intern events to network with company leaders and peers