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Mechatronics Engineer green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 follows the PERM labor certification route, where your employer documents the prevailing wage, runs a formal recruitment test, and files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean your priority date determines when you can complete adjustment of status or consular processing to permanent residence.
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Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Electronics and Mechatronics Lead Engineer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will serve as the primary customer-facing engineering leader for assigned programs within the Americas region. You will drive engineering execution from program initiation through launch, acting as the key liaison between OEM customers and cross-functional internal teams. This position is responsible for coordinating technical activities, managing engineering deliverables and timing plans, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring all open issues are effectively tracked and resolved to support successful program execution, customer satisfaction, and on-time product launches.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
- Serve as the primary engineering contact for OEM customers, leading technical discussions, design reviews, issue resolution meetings, and customer escalations while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Drive engineering execution by coordinating application, systems, validation, and quality engineering resources to ensure program objectives, deliverables, and commitments are achieved.
- Lead cross-functional decision-making and provide technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and effective problem resolution.
- Manage the Engineering Open Issues List, ensuring all engineering, validation, manufacturing, supplier, launch, and customer issues are identified, prioritized, tracked, escalated, and closed on time.
- Develop and maintain engineering timing plans, including 30/60/90-day execution plans, DV/PV activities, build schedules, customer reviews, and launch readiness tracking to support successful program launches.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
If you have/are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years of experience in automotive product development, including program execution, launch support, and customer-facing engineering activities.
- Strong technical knowledge of electronic and mechatronic systems, automotive product development processes, and engineering lifecycle management.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams, coordinating cross-functional resources, and driving technical reviews, issue resolution, and engineering deliverables.
- Expertise in program timing plans, open issue tracking, escalation management, DV/PV activities, and launch readiness execution.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with fluent English proficiency and the ability to effectively collaborate with OEM customers, global teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, and senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
COMPENSATION
- Attractive compensation package
- Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality
LOCATION
Auburn Hills Technical Center (ATC)
WORKPLACE & CULTURE
We strive to save more lives and prevent serious injuries, and we continuously focus on quality, confidence and security for our customers, stability and growth for our shareholders and employees, as well as being sustainable and earning trust within our communities.
ABOUT AUTOLIV UNITED STATES
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.
Founded in 1953
Co-workers 65,000
Turnover 10.4 B USD
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
INTRODUCTION
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Electronics and Mechatronics Lead Engineer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will serve as the primary customer-facing engineering leader for assigned programs within the Americas region. You will drive engineering execution from program initiation through launch, acting as the key liaison between OEM customers and cross-functional internal teams. This position is responsible for coordinating technical activities, managing engineering deliverables and timing plans, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring all open issues are effectively tracked and resolved to support successful program execution, customer satisfaction, and on-time product launches.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
- Serve as the primary engineering contact for OEM customers, leading technical discussions, design reviews, issue resolution meetings, and customer escalations while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Drive engineering execution by coordinating application, systems, validation, and quality engineering resources to ensure program objectives, deliverables, and commitments are achieved.
- Lead cross-functional decision-making and provide technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and effective problem resolution.
- Manage the Engineering Open Issues List, ensuring all engineering, validation, manufacturing, supplier, launch, and customer issues are identified, prioritized, tracked, escalated, and closed on time.
- Develop and maintain engineering timing plans, including 30/60/90-day execution plans, DV/PV activities, build schedules, customer reviews, and launch readiness tracking to support successful program launches.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
If you have/are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years of experience in automotive product development, including program execution, launch support, and customer-facing engineering activities.
- Strong technical knowledge of electronic and mechatronic systems, automotive product development processes, and engineering lifecycle management.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams, coordinating cross-functional resources, and driving technical reviews, issue resolution, and engineering deliverables.
- Expertise in program timing plans, open issue tracking, escalation management, DV/PV activities, and launch readiness execution.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with fluent English proficiency and the ability to effectively collaborate with OEM customers, global teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, and senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
COMPENSATION
- Attractive compensation package
- Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality
LOCATION
Auburn Hills Technical Center (ATC)
WORKPLACE & CULTURE
We strive to save more lives and prevent serious injuries, and we continuously focus on quality, confidence and security for our customers, stability and growth for our shareholders and employees, as well as being sustainable and earning trust within our communities.
ABOUT AUTOLIV UNITED STATES
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.
Founded in 1953
Co-workers 65,000
Turnover 10.4 B USD
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Mechatronics Engineer
Document your systems integration experience precisely
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum requirements for your role before advertising it. Pull together project records showing your work across mechanical, electrical, and software systems so your credentials match the job description exactly when the labor certification is filed.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
If your role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive mechatronics experience, EB-2 applies. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals and skilled workers. Knowing which category fits your credentials before approaching employers lets you target the right sponsorship path from the start.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target employers with a documented history of EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship in engineering roles. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus outreach on companies already familiar with the PERM process.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your SOC code before negotiating, so the offer your employer structures can survive the prevailing wage determination step.
Prioritize employers experienced with PERM recruitment timelines
The PERM process includes a mandatory recruitment phase with specific ad placements and a 30-day waiting period before filing. Ask hiring managers whether their legal team has run PERM for engineering roles before, since inexperienced employers frequently delay or misfile the recruitment documentation.
Understand AC21 portability before your I-485 is pending
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. Review your O*NET occupation profile and understand which roles would qualify as similar so you're prepared if you need to change employers mid-process.
Green Card Mechatronics Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories apply to Mechatronics Engineer roles?
Most Mechatronics Engineer positions qualify under EB-2 or EB-3. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree, or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in mechatronics or a closely related field. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled work experience. Your employer's legal team determines which category to file based on the stated minimum requirements in your job description.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status with a fixed duration and an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean nationals from high-demand countries may wait years before completing adjustment of status, even after PERM is certified.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Mechatronics Engineers?
Search Migrate Mate for employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in engineering occupations. Many manufacturers, automation firms, and defense contractors have PERM experience for mechatronics roles, but sponsorship history varies significantly by company size and HR capability. Targeting employers who have already navigated PERM for similar positions reduces the risk of delays caused by inexperienced legal teams or incomplete recruitment documentation.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers before your I-485 has been pending 180 days restarts the PERM process with the new employer. Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date can be carried over to a new employer's petition. After your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date, as long as the new role falls within a compatible SOC classification.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Mechatronics Engineer position?
Before filing PERM with DOL, your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination, place mandatory job advertisements including newspaper ads and internal postings, and wait at least 30 days after the last recruitment step. The employer must document that no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. For specialized mechatronics positions, the job description must list specific technical requirements tied to the actual duties, since overly broad or narrow requirements are common audit triggers.