2026 Controls/EE Co-Op - LDT

General Motors•Delta, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Electrical Engineer Co-ops to do hands-on work that would potentially add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You will have many responsibilities and accountabilities like control systems engineering and electrical support for programs. You will learn how to lead electrical projects for several different areas of the plant including operations improvements, new and replacement programs. This is a hands-on position in which you may work with periodic repairs and to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades.

Requirements

Please only apply if you are currently enrolled at Kettering University.
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.
Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Must be 18 years or older
Must be graduating following May 2029
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
Willing to work in a plant environment

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities or service organizations
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, applicable insights
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines and goals
Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful and inventive
Deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems

Responsibilities

Investigates system and equipment problems and provides technical guidance in problem resolution
Conducts machine failure root cause analysis and problem solving
Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems
Analyzes product, process and technology to figure out best methods of manufacture
Develops cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests and plans for minor project activity
Develops and supervises planning timetables and projects schedules
Coordinates with area manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning, including model change, throughput, sourcing, etc.
Supports GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives
Programming of manufacturing technology (PLC, HMI, Robotics, etc.)
Assists maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of niche equipment