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Material Handling Automation Execution Engineer
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 3 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 roles171 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in MI: $140k–$163k, median $150k. Most were filed at wage level IV (74%) — 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 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 We are seeking a Material Handling Automation Engineer to drive the deployment of next-generation automation across our manufacturing network. In this role, you will identify, design, and execute material handling automation solutions that reduce waste, improve safety, and increase operational efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, strategic suppliers, and plant partners to implement technologies such as AMRs, AFTs, ASRS, and advanced kitting/sequencing systems from concept through launch. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who combines technical depth, strong planning, and cross-functional coordination to turn automation strategies into production-ready solutions. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) • Lead deployment of material handling automation technologies (AMRs, AFTs, ASRS, kitting/sequencing systems) from early concept through launch. • Identify and evaluate automation opportunities in partnership with Automation Solutions and plant teams to reduce waste, indirect labor, and variability in material flow. • Conduct labor studies using GMOS and analyze indirect material movement with Assembly Plant Industrial Engineers to quantify benefits and define automation scope. • Determine unit counts and routing strategies for automation assets and commodities based on operational requirements, volume, and constraints. • Develop and review layouts using simulation and layout tools to optimize material flow paths, buffer strategies, and equipment utilization. • Collaborate with Simulation and Vertical Teams to validate concepts, run what‑if scenarios, and de‑risk execution prior to launch. • Optimize end‑to‑end material flow through automation and contribute to future‑state process designs, roadmaps, and standards. • Develop timing- and cost-conscious automation plans, including feasibility, phasing, and alignment with plant launch / shutdown windows. • Partner with Material Execution Leads, Manufacturing Innovation, and Engineering Center Leads to drive continuous improvement and standardization. • Engage with strategic suppliers and integrators to define requirements, review designs, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget execution. • Support deployment issue resolution related to containerization, logistics, and GPSC interfaces to ensure robust material availability and flow. • Support feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI modeling to prioritize automation investments and support business cases. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Product Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, IT) to ensure seamless system and data integration. • Support development and management of launch documentation including PMP plans, PCP assignments, JES/TIS revisions, and ULOC/DLOC and CMA coordination. Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications) • 3+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, automation deployment, or material flow / industrial engineering. • Hands-on experience implementing or integrating at least one of the following: – Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) with fleet management systems. – Automated Fork Trucks (AFTs) with safety‑rated navigation and control systems. – Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems