2026 Summer Intern - Global Workplace Safety (Ergonomics)

Description

Sponsorship:

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.

Work Arrangement :

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to 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 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 2026 and May 2029

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:

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

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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