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Job Description

This is a remote position; the selected candidate can reside and perform the work from anywhere within the United States.

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At GM, we look to move humanity forward. We translate breakthrough technologies into vehicles and experience that people love. It all starts with research and design. We are looking for R&D Interns to craft, design, and develop groundbreaking designs and concepts. In this internship, you will plan and execute collaborative research to generate new knowledge and sophisticated technology for our vehicles. Our culture of "Innovate Now" gives you the opportunity to be creative and implement designs that could possibly be driving around in the near future!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and/or experiments to collect required data and validate research ideas
  
• Document and present results. Depending on the assignment, results could lead to external publications and/or intellectual property
  
• Execute technical and special assignments
  
• Assist lab management in identifying mega trends in technology and business strategies in the automotive sector
  
• Develop and execute specific research plans, including concept generation, development, implementation, and validation
  
• Collaborate effectively with peers, management, operations groups, and outside organizations

Additional Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must be a second year Masters student or currently pursuing PhD
  
• Preferred degree in science/engineering subject areas
  
• Strong theoretical and experimental skills
  
• Previous research work experience in development of design methodology and technology transfer
  
• Ability to work both independently and in teams
  
• Consistently demonstrate critical thinking and strong teamwork
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
  
• Excellent persuasion, active listening, delegation, and leadership skills to work effectively with GM internal and external customers
  

Desired Skills:

• Prior internship experience in automotive, technology, or manufacturing
  
• 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, impactful insights
  
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, leading deliverables and goals
  
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be 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

The median salary range for this position in Colorado is $6800/month. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to each student selected for the 2022 Student Program

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. 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.