Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles60 certified filings for “Design Release Engineer” (Electrical Engineers) in MI: $132k–$155k, median $140k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 roles
- 60 certified filings for “Design Release Engineer” (Electrical Engineers) in MI: $132k–$155k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level IV (81%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
Job Description
Job Description:
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role
The Electrical Diagnostician supports the Global Artisan Innovation Center (GAIC) in achieving strong Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ). This role focuses on vehicle processing, electrical end‑of‑line (EOL) diagnostics, and issue resolution during new program launches. The Diagnostician will support PTB, lab checks, build events, and early plant integration for VIP/SDV programs.
What You’ll Do
• Support new program launches (VIP/SDV) by diagnosing electrical issues, driving solutions, validating fixes, and ensuring launch readiness throughout build events.
• Lead EOL troubleshooting using diagnostic tools (GDS2/MDI) and partner with Electrical IRT, GCA, and repair teams to drive issues to closure.
• Use plant systems (GSIP, MERS, PRTS, SPPS) to document failures, track containment actions, and provide accurate status updates.
• Analyze and correlate results across EOL test systems (Flash, Static, AVT, DVT) to improve electrical performance and EFTQ.
• Lead or support disconnect workshops, lessons learned, standardized work updates, and repair knowledge documentation.
• Partner with Launch Managers to support program readiness reviews and communicate electrical first time quality and top concerns.
• Train and mentor repair team members and new diagnosticians on diagnostic tools, troubleshooting techniques, and repair documentation.
• Provide daily/weekly reporting on EFTQ performance, EOL pass rates, and key electrical issues requiring action.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
• 1+ year of experience with automotive electrical systems, diagnostics, or EOL testing
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical faults using diagnostic tools (e.g., GDS2/MDI)
• Experience supporting program management activities such as readiness reviews, build event preparation, cross-functional coordination, or tracking issue closure against launch timelines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to root‑cause complex issues
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, concise updates
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, with strong decision‑making capability
What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing plant environment (Electrical or Plant Floor Operations)
• Exposure to DVT, AVT, EOL test systems, or electrical engineering principles
• Experience supporting UAW‑represented environments or plant repair teams
• Understanding of manufacturing requirements and how they impact the build process
• Working knowledge of GMS and support of BIQ4 deliverables
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, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a sp
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