2026 Summer Intern - Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV Internship Opportunity

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is seeking curious, driven students who want to be part of something bigger than themselves. If you're energized by real challenges, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to meaningful work that shapes the future of the automotive industry, this opportunity is for you.

This isn't just about getting experienceit's about making an impact. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge projects, and see firsthand how your ideas can influence real-world outcomes. You'll face fast-paced environments and evolving priorities, but you'll also have the support of a people-first culture that values growth, learning, and balance.

If you're excited to build your skills, expand your perspective, and contribute to something with real purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

As a student in the Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV organization, you will focus on delivering innovative manufacturing solutions that help support electrical first-time quality (E-FTQ) at our plants. You will:

• Help drive meaningful progress in vehicle electrical systems through hands-on projects and problem-solving.
• Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.

Examples of past intern projects include:

• Assist with writing manufacturing software code (using C++) that supports the next generation of vehicle electrical systems.
• Build easy-to-understand dashboards using Power BI to help manufacturing and engineering teams make data-driven decisions and solve the customer and plants' biggest problems.
• Help design innovative electrical tooling and equipment solutions that empower assembly plants to ensure the highest quality vehicle electrical systems and create the standardized work for use of this hardware.
• Designing and documenting a scalable test setup that provides shared power and network connections for vehicle electronic components.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree
• Must be graduating between December 2026 - June 2028
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
• Must be willing to work in a plant environment

What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Insatiable curiosity and desire to learn
• Demonstrated leadership in academic, extracurricular, or project settings
• Conceptual understanding and/or experience in any of the following:
• Manufacturing processes
• Programming or understanding software logic (e.g., Linux, C++)
• Information Technology systems
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• High level of integrity, self-motivation, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.

What you'll 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

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-beingat work and at homeso you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

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