2027 Summer Intern - Automotive Technician

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Work Arrangement :
Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The Role :
The Automotive Technician Intern at General Motors will be responsible for working within the Garage teams and Test Labs to ensure First Time Quality and On-Time Delivery of test properties for development, which includes test vehicles, sub-systems, components, as well as instrumentation & data systems, depending on the assigned work location. They will work collaboratively with other GM Technicians and Engineers. Responsible for part replacement, general vehicle maintenance, test property inspection, setup of instrumentation, test support equipment, installation/removal of test properties, fixtures, & test equipment and operation of test equipment. The candidate must demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to effectively operate within highly technical and fast paced garage and laboratory environment.

Responsibilities :
• Staging, movement, build, teardown, general maintenance and validation of test vehicles.
• Test property inspection, part & instrumentation installation, verification of new components, removal of test equipment and test vehicle teardown.
• Champion of Safety in all aspects of their work.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems with test vehicles and instrumentation.
• Able to collaborate with others within and outside the work group and work effectively in a team environment. Communicate findings with engineering personnel through verbal or written means.
• Maintain awareness of Business Plan Deployment goals and objectives, identify, and suggest relevant opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain records on work performed including data collected or analyzed.
• Develop, implement, and sustain workplace organization practices.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.


Required Qualifications:
• Pursuit of an Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, or related automotive field
• Must be graduating between August 2027 – May 2029
• Must have valid driver's license



What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications):
• Familiar with automotive mechanical and electrical systems
• Familiar with instrumentation & data acquisition systems theory, use, programming, and troubleshooting
• Advanced mathematics coursework is a plus


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