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2027 Co-op – Mechanical Engineer
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 9 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles93 certified filings for “Design Release Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in MI: $126k–$153k, median $138k. Most were filed at wage level IV (69%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — General Motors Company
The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description The Role: 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 is difficult. Each of us takes accountability for results, drives for continued efficiencies and has the tenacity to win. We are seeking Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer Co-ops to do hands-on work that could add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You will have many responsibilities and accountabilities , like mechanical support for programs. You will learn how to lead mechanical projects for several different areas of the plant including operations improvements and new and replacement programs. This is a hands-on position in which you may work with periodic repairs and to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades. What You’ll Do: • Mechanical root cause analysis and problem solving • Analyze product, process and technology to figure out the best methods of manufacture • Assist in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommends improvements to existing processes • Assist maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of specialized equipment • Troubleshoot special maintenance and equipment problems • Coordinate machinery upgrade projects Required Qualifications: • Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology • Must be graduating between December 202 7 and May 20 30 • Able to work full - time, 40 hours per week • Willing to work in a plant environment • Must be e nrolled in a co-op program through Kettering University or Rochester Institute of Technology P referred Q ualifications : • 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 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, leading timelines and goals • Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful and inventive • High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed • Deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to: • Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time. • Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections. • Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals. • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes. • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold). • Frequently and repetitively bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work. • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs. • Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment. 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,