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Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.  

*Work Arrangement: *  

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned plant on a full-time basis.

What You’ll Do:

Our plants are the groundwork for GM and a place of innovation. We need paint process engineer interns to utilize their creativity and innovation to develop efficiencies in material flow and support and define implementation of new processes and equipment. These tasks would teach you root causing analysis and problem solving as well as leadership skills to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades within the organization. Quality and safety are extremely meaningful to us, so enforcing safe work practices is the highest priority, so you may develop and support safety protocols. There is a high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.  

Responsibilities may include:

• Ensure that assembly processes are maintained to run effectively for engine manufacturing  

• Work with other team members on problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives daily

• Collaborating with hourly and salaried employees

• Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting assembly, quality or throughput

• Actively identify & pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing cost, reducing energy usage, improve quality, etc.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance personnel

• Resolve issues, implement improvements, and communicate status & opportunities, etc.

• Proposes and evaluates the processes for equipment in production areas

• Provides technical support for manufacturing operations

• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions

• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise

• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities

• Able to assign work to small or large groups of employees

Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:

• 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.

Job Location

We have opportunities available in the location below for this role.

• Lansing, MI

Additional Job Description

Required *Qualifications: *  

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Controls Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering/Materials Science and Manufacturing Engineering 

• Must be graduating between December 2025 and May 2028

• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months

• Willing to work in a plant environment  

   

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior internship experience

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience

• 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

• 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 at any given 

Start dates for this internship role are May and *June of 2025. *  

Compensation:  

• The salary range for this role is $4,000 - $4,900 monthly, dependent upon class status and degree. 

• GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.  

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.

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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