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 roles1 certified filing for “Controls Engineer” (Electrical Engineers) in MO: $136k–$136k, median $136k.
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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
- 1 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).
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
The Role:
The Controls Engineer is an Individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for troubleshooting, problem solving and continuous improvement on manufacturing equipment throughout the plant.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
• Work cross-functionally with diverse teams throughout the plant to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Identify and document system vulnerabilities and develop inclusive mitigation plans; track corrective actions to ensure accountability.
• Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to promote component reuse and consistency with best practices.
• Create and implement tests to efficiently identify opportunities for design improvements.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or 4+ equivalent experience
• 3+ years of Controls Engineer experience
• Ability to work OT as needed
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
• 3+ years of demonstrated technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience in Control Architectures:
- PLC: Allen Bradley
- Robotics: Fanuc / ABB
- Vision: Cognex / Keyence
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Knowledge of high voltage power distribution
• Knowledge of servo motors, motion control and drives
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process
• Ability to use computers, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
Compensation:
• The expected base compensation for this role is: 114,900.00 - 177,200.00 USD Annual. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits:
• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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 specific location on a full-time basis.
Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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