2026 Summer Intern Manufacturing Engineering Autonomous Robotics Center and Automation & Cyber

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

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Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to a GM or supplier facility, as designated by the business, on a full-time basis. Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location, which may be at various locations throughout the United States depending on business needs. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed. Selected candidates will be notified of their assigned location approximately 90 days prior to start date.

The Team:

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern within the Autonomous Robotics Center or the Automation & Cybersecurity teams, you will be immersed in a dynamic and hands-on learning experience across various plant and corporate staff locations throughout the United States. These roles are designed to foster your professional development and provide meaningful exposure to real-world engineering challenges. You'll engage in fast-paced problem solving, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and explore innovative technologies that drive automation and cybersecurity in manufacturing. This internship offers the opportunity to flex your creative thinking, gain practical experience, and contribute to impactful projects in a supportive and engaging environment. Most assignments will be located in Warren, MI, with additional opportunities at strategic partner sites across Southeast Michigan and manufacturing facilities across the United States.

What You'll Do:

Examples of Manufacturing Engineering Assignments:

• Analyze product, process, and technology to determine optimal vehicle assembly methods and safeguard manufacturing processes
• Recommend and validate improvements for existing manufacturing processes
• Support evaluation and integration of innovative technologies to address current manufacturing challenges
• Develop tools to enhance program and project management effectiveness
• Support the development and implementation of cybersecurity tools for manufacturing environments
• Assist in the design, construction, and validation of manufacturing tools and equipment
• Program manufacturing technologies and automation systems
• Assist maintenance teams with the operation and upkeep of specialized equipment
• Troubleshoot complex maintenance and equipment issues
• Coordinate machinery and equipment upgrade projects

Autonomous Robotics Center:

• Develop processes, equipment, and tools for autonomous robotic products (e.g., AMRs, AFTs, Cobots)
• Collaborate with other centers to reduce energy consumption and waste globally
• Develop and evaluate manufacturing innovations to support the "Factory of the Future"
• Lead value-added systems for Vehicle Assembly, including lean material strategies in General Assembly

Automation and Cybersecurity Engineering:

• Develop processes, equipment, and tools for over 50 Assembly, 30+ Stamping, and 30 Propulsion Plants, supporting ~30 global launches annually
• Program and integrate software and hardware for industrial automation equipment, including:
• Rockwell & Siemens PLCs and HMIs
• Fanuc Robots
• Vision guidance systems
• Other automation control devices
• Ensure compliance with current automation safety standards
• Collaborate globally to reduce energy usage and waste
• Assist in developing new software, hardware, and error-proofing standards to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Review, update, and approve wiring diagrams for various systems and networks
• Drive collaboration with equipment suppliers to ensure first-time quality, on-time delivery, and successful installation and runoff of automation equipment

Job locations can be at Manufacturing Engineering headquarters in Warren, Michigan or in various plant locations throughout the U.S. Plant locations may include:

• Warren, MI
• Detroit-Hamtramck, MI
• Brownstown, MI
• Bay City, MI
• Flint, MI
• Lansing, MI
• Orion, MI
• Milford, MI
• Fort Wayne, IN
• Arlington, TX
• Bowling Green, KY
• Spring Hill, TN
• Wentzville, MO
• Fairfax, KS
• Toledo, OH
• Parma, OH

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or technology in one of the following areas: Automation, Automotive, Computer/Computer Science/Computer Animation, Construction Management, electrical, Industrial, Information Technology, Kinesiology, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Software, or equivalent
• Must be graduating between December 2026 and 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
• Prior experience in field of study
• Conceptual understanding and/or experience in any of the following:
• Controls software, hardware development or execution
• Developing tools, equipment, or processes such as layouts
• Exposure to manufacturing processes: components to product assembly
• Simulation/Game design or development
• Artificial intelligence, machine learning, machine vision equipment or systems
• Automation or automated equipment such as conveyance or robotics
• Information Technology or Network design
• Construction or installation planning, process, or execution
• Human factors, ergonomics
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization and external partners
• Emerging partnership and collaboration 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, takes initiative/self-directed
• Knowledge of statistical methods as applied to experimental design and process development

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:

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Benefits Overview:

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.):

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