2026 Summer Intern
Global Product Development
Posted on 9/2/2025

General Motors
Compensation Overview
$30.58 - $34.04/hr
Milford Charter Twp, MI, USA + 2 more
More locations: Warren, MI, USA | Pontiac, MI, USA
Hybrid
Candidates are required to report to the office three times per week.
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 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 requiredto report to Southeast Michigan (Warren, Milford, orPontiac) 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 Scienceor 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.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards Resources.
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