H-1B Visa Robotics Engineer Jobs
Robotics Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the engineering and computer science categories, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Employers in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and tech consistently file LCAs for these roles, making this one of the more active H-1B job categories in the country.
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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Robotics Lead Operations - Modernization
We're growing! As a member of the ABB US Robotics Service Team, the Robotics Mechanical Project Engineer – Paint Application position has a high impact on corporate revenues and on effectively servicing Paint customers.
This person is a primary interface between the customer and the ABB Modernization Team Organization and plays a significant role in determining the Company’s image as viewed by the customer.
Candidate Location: onsite at our Auburn Hills, MI location
Travel Requirement: 20%-30%
Main Accountabilities:
- Provide system integration support of ABB robots. (Paint robot upgrades, replacements, and improvements)
- Provide Paint robot specific or systems training.
- Ability to communicate with customers (external and internal) in high pressure situations and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Ability to be proactive to support customer needs and capable of traveling on short notice both domestic/international 20-30%.
- Design systems using 3D design software, including layouts, build details, creating lineups for manufacturing.
- Create scopes of work for manufacturing, installation, support including Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- Support/supervise installations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, and 5 years’ experience with related applications experience: Robotics, Paint System Building / Integration for Paint applications, etc.
- Mechanical knowledge of Automotive paint applications on differing substrates such as car bodies, metal bumpers, fascia’s, plastic cladding and numerous other parts using automated electrostatic spray equipment.
- Understands the variations within this equipment and the correct/best use of these variations.
- Mechanical design of robotics paint application cells to customer specifications including cycle time studies, film build, fluid flow rates, robot pathing, robot tip speeds, number of robots and number of atomizers. (Per customer specifications)
- Prior experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is required.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
- 20%-30% travel, both domestic and international.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
INTRODUCTION
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Robotics Lead Operations - Modernization
We're growing! As a member of the ABB US Robotics Service Team, the Robotics Mechanical Project Engineer – Paint Application position has a high impact on corporate revenues and on effectively servicing Paint customers.
This person is a primary interface between the customer and the ABB Modernization Team Organization and plays a significant role in determining the Company’s image as viewed by the customer.
Candidate Location: onsite at our Auburn Hills, MI location
Travel Requirement: 20%-30%
Main Accountabilities:
- Provide system integration support of ABB robots. (Paint robot upgrades, replacements, and improvements)
- Provide Paint robot specific or systems training.
- Ability to communicate with customers (external and internal) in high pressure situations and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Ability to be proactive to support customer needs and capable of traveling on short notice both domestic/international 20-30%.
- Design systems using 3D design software, including layouts, build details, creating lineups for manufacturing.
- Create scopes of work for manufacturing, installation, support including Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- Support/supervise installations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, and 5 years’ experience with related applications experience: Robotics, Paint System Building / Integration for Paint applications, etc.
- Mechanical knowledge of Automotive paint applications on differing substrates such as car bodies, metal bumpers, fascia’s, plastic cladding and numerous other parts using automated electrostatic spray equipment.
- Understands the variations within this equipment and the correct/best use of these variations.
- Mechanical design of robotics paint application cells to customer specifications including cycle time studies, film build, fluid flow rates, robot pathing, robot tip speeds, number of robots and number of atomizers. (Per customer specifications)
- Prior experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is required.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
- 20%-30% travel, both domestic and international.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Robotics Engineer
Match your degree to your target role
H-1B eligibility requires your degree field to directly relate to the specific robotics role. A mechanical engineering degree supports actuator and motion control work; a computer science degree supports perception and autonomy roles. Mismatches between degree and job function are a common RFE trigger.
Use OFLC LCA data to target active sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for Robotics Engineer positions. Companies actively filing LCAs have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage step, which signals a real, sponsor-ready opening rather than a speculative listing.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your H-1B offer must meet DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything. Wages below the Level I or Level II threshold for robotics roles in your metro area create compliance problems the employer can't easily fix post-filing.
Understand cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery registration. Robotics research labs at these institutions regularly sponsor engineers, and cap-exempt filings have no April 1 start-date restriction.
Confirm your employer files I-129 before your OPT expires
If you're on STEM OPT, your employer must file Form I-129 before your EAD expires. Robotics roles often involve long technical negotiations before an offer is formalized. Push for a signed offer at least four months before your OPT end date to give USCIS enough runway for standard processing.
Build a portfolio showing specialization, not just experience
H-1B specialty occupation determinations for robotics hinge on whether the role genuinely requires a specific degree. Document projects by technical domain, like ROS implementations, computer vision pipelines, or force-torque control, so the O*NET job zone classification in your I-129 is easy for USCIS to validate.
H-1B Visa Robotics Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Robotics Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Robotics Engineer positions consistently meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, typically mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or robotics. The key is that the job posting and employer attestation must describe duties that genuinely require that degree, not just prefer it. Generic job titles with vague duties are the common reason for specialty occupation RFEs in this field.
Which industries file the most H-1B LCAs for Robotics Engineer positions?
Automotive manufacturing, aerospace and defense, industrial automation, and consumer electronics companies file the highest volume of LCAs for Robotics Engineer roles. Research institutions and university-affiliated labs also sponsor heavily and have the added advantage of cap-exempt status. You can browse employers with active filing history directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation and location.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition before the lottery if I'm still on OPT?
Yes. Your employer can register you in the H-1B lottery starting in March of the fiscal year preceding your intended start date. If selected, they file Form I-129 in April for an October 1 start. If you're on STEM OPT with a remaining authorization window, this timeline typically works without a gap, but confirm your OPT expiration date against the October 1 employment start.
What happens to my H-1B status if a robotics project ends and my role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, work location, or wage level requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. For robotics engineers, moving from a hardware-focused role to a software-only role, or transferring to a different state facility, both trigger this requirement. Working outside the approved petition terms before the amendment is filed puts your status at risk.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement work for Robotics Engineer roles?
The DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and the geographic area where you'll work. Robotics Engineer roles typically map to mechanical or electrical engineering codes, which carry different wage levels by metro area. Your employer certifies this wage when filing the LCA with DOL before submitting the H-1B petition to USCIS. You can cross-check the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.