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Entry-Level Manufacturing Controls/Electrical Engineer 

AT General Motors
General Motors

Entry-Level Manufacturing Controls/Electrical Engineer 

Belleville, MI

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:

We have the following positions available to start your career with GM as early as January 2025:

  • Controls Engineer
  • Facilities Management Rep
  • Facilities Engineer
  • Electrical Diagnostician

Our Controls Engineers are responsible for smooth functioning of all manufacturing equipment and manufacturing support systems in the plant. This work requires the ability to troubleshoot, maintain and repair activities of plant equipment as well as manage and execute plant launches and projects.

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Our Facilities Management Reps are responsible for working with an industry leading team that designs, builds/constructs, and maintains facilities. Doing so in a safe, compliant, cost-efficient manner that utilizes advanced technology to support social and ecological sustainability.

Our Facilities Engineers are responsible for engineering high quality, sustainable systems and processes that sustain future business productivity in multiple types of business units.

Our Electrical Diagnosticians are responsible for supporting the plant in achieving electrical first-time quality and leading electrical troubleshooting efforts for the plant.

By applying for this position, you will be considered for all roles listed above. If selected, your role will be communicated about 30 days before your start date.

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 locations below for this role. Please indicate in your application which of these locations you are interested in.

  • Defiance, OH
  • Lansing, MI
  • Parma, OH
  • Romulus, MI

Additional Description

Required Qualifications:

  • Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering,Electrical Engineering Technology,Control System Engineering, Controls Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • Must be graduating between August 2024 and June 2025
  • Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
  • Must be willing to work in a plant environment

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

  • Prior internship experience in manufacturing, automotive or technology
  • PLC Programming experience
  • Working knowledge of process equipment operations, sequence, error proofing and diagnostic capabilities
  • Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities or service organizations
  • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
  • Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
  • High levelof integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

  • The salary range for this role is $81,000 - $89,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level and individual performance.

Benefits:

  • GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
  • This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Client-provided location(s): Romulus, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202419530
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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