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Controls Engineer
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Burton, Michigan, United States of America
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 roles1 certified filing for “Controls Engineer” (Electrical Engineers) in MO: $136k–$136k, median $136k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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 CCA Maintenance Team is new and evolving, offering a unique opportunity to help shape the future of plant automation. As automation expands across the site, this role provides hands-on experience with new technologies while supporting legacy systems. It also offers strong professional growth opportunities as future roles and responsibilities continue to develop. As a Controls Engineer , you will lead controls-focused projects, provide critical programmable logic controller (PLC) troubleshooting, and drive plantwide improvements. You will work closely with skilled trades and cross-functional teams to reduce downtime, improve system performance, and ensure reliable operation of manufacturing equipment such as conveyors and automated storage systems. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on plant performance and efficiency. What You’ll Do • Lead controls-related projects including equipment installation, upgrades, and improvements • Troubleshoot and program programmable logic controllers to support plant operations • Support downtime events by identifying root causes and restoring systems quickly • Partner with skilled trades to resolve equipment and automation issues • Improve performance of conveyors, automated storage systems, and legacy equipment • Develop project plans, cost estimates, and timelines • Track and report project progress and results • Identify and implement opportunities to improve system reliability and reduce waste • Support preventative maintenance and system optimization efforts • Build and improve production monitoring and alert systems for legacy equipment • Participate in plant meetings and provide technical input to improve performance • Train and guide technical team members on controls systems and troubleshooting • Maintain documentation for systems, changes, and projects • Follow and promote safe work practices at all times • Provide off-shift and weekend support as needed Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 4+ years of equivalent experience • 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or manufacturing • Availability to work on-site five days per week, including weekends (minimum two Saturdays per month) and occasional Sundays/holidays as required. • Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams • Willingness to provide off-shift and weekend support • Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment • Basic computer, documentation, and technical writing skills What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications) • Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems such as Ignition • Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols • Experience with machine safety systems and standards • Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills • Ability to influence and drive change in a fast-paced environment • Initiative to identify and implement improvements • Strong accountability and follow-through • Clear and effective communication skills • Ability to train and support others in technical topics • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on results 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 r