Entry-Level Manufacturing Controls/Electrical Engineer

GM•Defiance, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our Facilities Engineers are responsible for engineering high quality, sustainable systems and processes that sustain future business productivity in multiple types of business units. Our Electrical Diagnosticians are responsible for supporting the plant in achieving electrical first-time quality and leading electrical troubleshooting efforts for the plant. By applying for this position, you will be considered for all roles listed above. If selected, your role will be communicated about 30 days before your start date.

Requirements

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Control System Engineering, Controls Engineering or Computer Engineering
Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
Willing to work in a plant environment
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.
Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain and repair activities of plant equipment.
Manage and execute plant launches and projects.
Design, build/construct, and maintain facilities.
Engineer high quality, sustainable systems and processes that sustain future business productivity.
Support the plant in achieving electrical first-time quality and leading electrical troubleshooting efforts.