Job Description

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To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to an assigned facility on a full-time basis.  

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

The Role: 

Assist with routine metallurgical and physical analysis and laboratory testing of submitted or self-collected samples of materials used in products and manufacturing processes. Works without continual supervision, but is frequently instructed and checked by the manager.  

What You’ll Do:

Materials testing, standardization, and reporting in metallurgical laboratory

Makes reports and recommendations based upon test analyses

Process modifications and continuous improvement

Process management and quality documentation (i.e. error proofing, PFMEA, Process Control Plan)

Production and maintenance support and guidance in heat treating areas (technical troubleshooting, direction, and operator training as it relates to the metallurgical processes)

Establishes and evaluates testing techniques and procedure

Planning activities

Audits metallurgical processes to defined requirements (CQI-9.

Safely operates, verifies calibration, and maintains laboratory equipment (magnetic particle inspection, band saw, abrasive cut off saw, grinders, polishers, hardness testers, microscopes, image analysis systems, carbon determinator)

Conducts appropriate chemical, metallurgical, and physical tests of process or production material with the use of precision laboratory equipment.

Approves material meeting established criteria and reports exceptions.

Maintains complete and accurate test records.

Adjusts technical processes based on test results.

Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards and continuously improves standardized work.

Inputs raw information into results database and provides analysis.

Provides written reports of analysis.

Interacts with various manufacturing database systems.

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.

Toledo, OH

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.

Required Qualifications:  

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Metallurgy or Materials Science Engineering

Must be graduating between August 2026 and June 2028

Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week

Must be willing to work in a plant environment

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):  

Knowledge of materials, substances, and their characteristics

Comfortable with technology tools (i.e. PCs, Microsoft Office, web-front data bases, PLCs, CNCs, robots)

Problem solving and resolution (Red X)

Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience

Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed

Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust

Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric

Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage multiple projects at any given

Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.  

Compensation: 

The salary for this role is $5300, dependent upon 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

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

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 providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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.

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