About the role#
As a Global Workplace Safety intern, you will contribute to the safety standards within our manufacturing plants. This position involves working on global projects with a hands-on approach to improve ergonomics processes. You will collaborate with technical specialists to support risk analysis and innovation initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical ergonomics support to the Global Workplace Safety organization.
- Assist with strategic projects to improve ergonomics processes and technical knowledge.
- Use digital human modeling tools like Process Simulate Human and Virtual Reality to complete math-based ergonomic analyses.
- Support the development and deployment of ergonomic initiatives and communication packages.
- Help technical specialists complete proof of concept projects on new technology and risk analysis tools.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or master's degree in human kinetics, Kinesiology, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Course work in ergonomics or a related degree.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2030.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Note that GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Warren, Michigan.
- The role is strictly on-site, requiring full-time attendance at the assigned location.
- The program takes place during the summer of 2027.
- This is a paid internship position.
About General Motors
General Motors is a public company based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. The company employs over 106,000 people. Its work spans the design and production of cars, trucks, and transportation technology, including software, electrification, and AI.
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