Jobs / United States / General Motors Company
2027 Summer Intern – Research and Development - Nondestructive Evaluation
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
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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 roles3 certified filings for “Manager, Business Strategy” (Operations Research Analysts) in MI: $133k–$202k, median $202k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 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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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: We are seeking a highly motivated graduate or advanced undergraduate engineering student to support research and development activities focused on advanced ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technologies for next-generation manufacturing inspection systems. The intern will contribute to the development of next-generation in-line inspection technologies for manufacturing quality assurance and process monitoring through advanced sensing, modeling, and automation approaches. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge inspection technologies which may include wave propagation modeling, nonlinear acoustics, guided wave techniques, robotic inspection systems, and advanced data analytics. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning materials engineering, manufacturing, robotics, sensing technologies, and computational modeling. The intern will gain hands-on experience in: · Advanced NDE technologies in a manufacturing environment · Wave propagation modeling and simulation · Development and validation of manufacturing inspection technologies · Robotic inspection and sensor integration · Research execution, technical reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. · Application of advanced sensing and automation technologies to manufacturing quality challenges What You’ll Do: · Develop and validate models of wave propagation in engineering materials and manufacturing processes. · Support research involving advanced ultrasonic inspection methods, including: o Advanced ultrasonic techniques, e.g., nonlinear acoustics, guided wave testing, etc. o Advanced manufacturing inspection methodologies · Design and conduct laboratory experiments for nondestructive testing and evaluation · Analyze nondestructive measurement data and correlate results with manufacturing process conditions, material quality, and defect characteristics. · Assist in the development of in-line and automated inspection technologies for manufacturing environments · Support the integration of sensing technologies with inspection platforms · Participate in data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development for defect detection, characterization, and manufacturing process monitoring · Document research findings through technical reports, presentations, and experimental procedures · Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and technical specialists on advanced manufacturing and inspection technology projects. Required Qualifications: • Pursuing a masters or PhD. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field from a leading university. • Must be a current student • Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months • Strong academic and applied background in acoustics, with experience in nonlinear acoustics wave propagation, experiments, and modeling. • Strong modeling skills (COMSOL or similar). Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with: • Guided waves • Phased array ultrasound and beamforming laws • Integrating quality systems into inline manufacturing processes • Other nondestructive modalities, such as electromagnetic techniques • Sensor fabrication • Experience in industrial or automotive manufacturing environments • Publication record in leading conferences (e.g., ASNT, ASA, QNDE, SPIE, etc. 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