General Motors
2027 Co-Op – Manufacturing Controls Engineer
Detroit, Michigan, United States of America +6 · On-site · Internship · Posted Aug 31, 2026
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
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Flint, Michigan, United States of America - Education
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a listed field.
About the job
A hands-on manufacturing controls co-op supporting plant electrical systems, equipment troubleshooting, process improvements, and manufacturing technology programming.
What you'll do
- Investigate equipment problems, conduct failure root-cause analysis, and provide technical guidance to support personnel and skilled trades.
- Support plant improvements and manufacturing plans, including project estimates, schedules, throughput, sourcing, and model changes.
- Program manufacturing technology, including PLC, HMI, and robotics, and support equipment operation and maintenance.
What they ask for
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Must graduate between December 2027 and June 2030.
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, in a plant environment.
- Must be enrolled in a co-op program through Kettering University or Rochester Institute of Technology.
Nice to have
- Leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities, or service organizations.
- Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and initiative.
Tools
PLC, HMI, Robotics
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