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Work Arrangement:
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to on a full-time basis.
The Team:
At GM, we are committed to safety in everything we do. As a Global Workplace Safety Intern you are dedicated to this aspect of our culture daily. Your work could directly affect the safety standards of the plant. You would have the opportunity to implement and coordinate projects on a global scale with a hands-on approach.
What You’ll Do:
Provide technical ergonomics support within the GM Global Workplace Safety organization.
Assist with the completion of innovation and global strategic projects/initiatives to continuously improve ergonomics processes, analysis tools and advance GM technical knowledge in key areas.
Learn to use and apply GM’s ergonomic assessments and digital human modeling (Process Simulate Human) and Virtual Reality tools to complete math based ergonomic analyses.
This position requires the need to assimilate data from many sources and apply both practical and technical problem-solving techniques. Decisions are to be made within the limits of general practices, policies, and procedures.
Support the Workplace Ergonomics team with the development and deployment of ergonomic initiatives, communication packages, and/or pilot activities.
As required, support Ergonomic technical specialists completing proof of concept projects on new technology, processes, and/or risk analysis tools.
Required Qualifications:
Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with course work in ergonomics or related ergonomics degree
Must be graduating between December 2025 and May 2028
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
Ability to travel
What will give you Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Demonstrated manufacturing/industrial internships and projects
Knowledge of ergonomic assessment tools (e.g. Revised NIOSH Lift Equation, Liberty Mutual Manual Materials Handling Equations etc.)
Knowledge of Digital Human Modeling software (e.g. Process Simulate Human, 3D Static Strength Prediction Program, etc.)
Project management skills and the proven ability to manage multiple projects
Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
Evidence of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed
Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
High level of analytical ability and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work well with multiple customers at the same time
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $3,500-$6,100 monthly, dependent upon class status and degree.
GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 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
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Diversity InformationGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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