2026 Summer Intern - Manufacturing Controls Engineer

General Motors-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Intern
Onsite • Spring Hill, TN
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
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GM is seeking a Summer Intern for the Manufacturing Controls Engineer role. This position is categorized as onsite, meaning the successful candidate is expected to report to an assigned facility on a full-time basis. The intern will assist maintenance personnel in the operation and maintenance of specialist equipment, focusing on controls engineering and electrical support for industrial manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes quality and safety, requiring the intern to enforce safe work practices and implement objectives for ergonomics, health/safety, and housekeeping. Interns will investigate system and equipment problems and provide technical input in problem resolution.

  • Leads electrical projects including new or operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement.
  • Participates in functional area plant meetings and related activities to represent engineering and assist in reaching the plant's performance goals.
  • Develops cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests and plans for minor project activity.
  • Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems.
  • Develops and monitors planning timetables and project schedules.
  • Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the assembly process.
  • Programming of manufacturing technology (PLC, robotics, HMI).
  • Analyzes product, process and technology to determine the best methods of manufacture.
  • Assists in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommends improvements to existing processes.
  • Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Must be graduating between August 2026 and June 2028.
  • Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
  • Must be willing to work in a plant environment.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Emerging partnership and collaboration skills.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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