Motorsports Intern

Job 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 (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement: Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.​

At General Motors we strive for a culture of excellence. We act with integrity. We are driven by ingenuity and innovation. We have the courage to do and say what's difficult. Each of us takes accountability for results, drives for continued efficiencies and has the tenacity to win.

The Role: 

We are seeking engineering interns to do hands-on work that would have the opportunity to add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You would be responsible for engineering work within the Motorsports Group for the NASCAR racing series.  Work may include design work in NX and Teamcenter, steering and suspension rig testing, part design and Driver Simulator operation. Work involves leadership ability, critical thinking and communication skills.

  • Transitioning CAD models from universal step files to NX and Tc models within the GM environment
  • Creating design parameters within models for further refinement
  • Proactively address customer issues or requests at the direction of your managers
  • Assist others in the GM Motorsports group with various projects
  • Supporting operation of Driver in the Loop simulators
  • Frequent contact with others outside the work group

    Additional Job Description

    Required Qualifications:   

    • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering  
    • Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
    • Willing to work in a race shop and race track environment 

    What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) 

    • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed 
    • Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities or service organizations 
    • Strong leadership skills, to guide project teams through planning, execution and insight phases
    • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, applicable insights
    • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines and goals
    • Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful and inventive
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill sophisticated subjects to a wider audience
    • Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a rapidly moving environment
    • High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
    • Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
    • Deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems 

    Student Stipend: GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2024 Student Program.

    The salary range for this role is $4,000-$4,900, dependent upon class status and degree.​

    Benefits:

    • Benefit options are not available for this role

    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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

    Diversity Information

    General 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.

    We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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    GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​

    Organization: 
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