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Automation Engineer
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Warren, 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 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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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 The Automation Engineer is a recognized professional in supplier automation assessment and manufacturing optimization. This role leads strategic initiatives to evaluate and elevate supplier automation capabilities, with a focus on material handling, material flow, and integration with GM’s industrialization and sourcing strategies. The Engineer serves as a key interface between suppliers, Industrialization teams, Purchasing Program Management (PPM), Product Program Cost Optimization (PPCO) and direct purchasing, driving cross-functional alignment and execution. This position requires independent judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence change across the organization. What You’ll Do • Lead complex assessments of supplier automation maturity using GM-defined frameworks and advanced analytics. • Develop and implement automation maturity strategies that align with GM’s long-term operational goals. • Evaluate and optimize supplier material handling and material flow systems to support cost and efficiency targets. • Coordinate supplier automation-maturity assessments, including baseline capability, projected future-state capability, improvement plans, timing, and supporting evidence at the applicable manufacturing-facility level. • Act as a strategic liaison between suppliers, industrialization & internal GM teams to support sourcing and negotiation strategies through data-driven insights on supplier automation capabilities. • Lead supplier engagement, fact-based negotiations, relationship management, and business-over-time actions for assigned suppliers and commodity scope. • Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership and drive adoption across global teams. • Own the development and continuous improvement of GM’s automation maturity model and supplier evaluation processes. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, automation, supply chain, purchasing, procurement, logistics, business or related field. • 2+ years relevant work experience in manufacturing, automation, and/or purchasing (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered) • Understanding of material handling and material flow optimization in complex manufacturing environments. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders. • Excellent communication, consulting, and strategic problem-solving skills. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to supplier locations (up to 50%). What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation systems, industrial engineering, supplier development, value chain engineering, supply chain, or purchasing. • Advanced analytical skills proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Excel, and data modeling. • Experience with automation maturity models, Industry 4.0, or digital manufacturing assessments. • Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. • Working knowledge of automation technologies including robotics, PLCs, MES, and smart manufacturing systems, with exposure to WMS and ERP environments. • Project management experience in cross-functional or supplier-facing roles. • Experience in purchasing or purchasing program management, including supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies. • Familiarity with global manufacturing practices and automation trends. • Act consistently with GM Values, Behaviors, policies, safety expectations, and supplier-ethics requirements. 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 dire