2026 Summer Intern - Global Product Development

Description

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 and a permanent email address (i.e., not your school email address if it expires).

All selected candidates will be assigned to one of the following Super Day timeframes in advance of their interview. Candidates must be able to attend their assigned date to be considered for this role:

• September 23-25
• October 28-30
• November 12-13

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is required to report to Southeast Michigan (Warren, Milford, or Pontiac) three times per week, at minimum. Depending on rotational opportunities, an employee may be required to work on-site full-time.

Each successful candidate will be offered a hybrid role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.

The Team:

The Global Product Development (GPD) Group is looking for innovative Hardware Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Interns to help us build state-of-the-art products.

The GPD Engineering Internship Program is a 10-12-week summer internship program. Students are matched with assignments based on preference & skillset. Depending on assignment, GPD Interns will have the opportunity to work at our locations in Milford, Pontiac, or Warren.

Hardware Engineers (Mechanical): Physical and electronic components and systems for our existing and future vehicles.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and direct the design, integration, analysis, and testing of components

• Demonstrate product safety, integrity, and quality through virtual analysis and physical product development

• Provide an innovative thinking approach to working with components, subsystems, systems, software, and hardware vehicle integration

• Translate breakthrough technologies into vehicles and experiences

• Efficient use of software programs such as NX, CAD, CAE, Calibration & Simulation

Potential Assignment Opportunities can include :

• Performance Engineer

• Virtual Development Engineer

• Component/System Release Engineer

• Occupant Protection Systems Engineering

• Transmission / Electric Drive Unit Project Engineer

• Controls Calibration Engineer

• Automated Driving Engineer

• Battery System & Electronics Development Engineer

• Active Safety Subsystem Validation Engineer

• Infotainment System Test Engineer

• Integration Design Engineer

• Program/Project Management Engineer

Required Qualifications:

Pursuit of a Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in one of the following areas:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechatronics/Mechatronics Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering

• Materials Engineering/Materials Science Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Aerodynamics Engineering

• Aeronautical Engineering

• Controls Engineering

• Controls Systems Engineering

• Systems Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Electronics Engineering

Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2028

Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week

Flexibility to be placed in either: Warren, Pontiac, or Milford, Michigan

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

• One former engineering or engineering related internship experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Engineering Principles

• Understanding of telecommunication technology

• Hands on automotive experience and understanding of vehicle components

• Vehicular technology (road safety, camera, lidar technology, etc.)

• Active participation in automotive related design competitions (SAE (Autodrive, Formula, Baja,), ECOCar, Solar Racing, Clean Snowmobile Challenge, FIRST Robotics mentorship, etc.)

• Proven history of balancing multiple projects and organizational leadership skills

Start Dates:

• Start dates for this internship role are May 18th & June 15th of 2026.

Compensation:

• The monthly salary range for this role is $5300-$5900 a month, dependent upon class status and degree.

• GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 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.

Why Join Us

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 to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, Milford, MI, Pontiac, MI

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202513401

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-09-03T00:14:36