Automotive Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Indiana
Indiana's automotive sector is one of the largest in the Midwest, with major employers like Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, Stellantis in Kokomo, and numerous Tier 1 suppliers across the state sponsoring Green Card petitions for skilled workers. Roles in engineering, manufacturing, and operations drive the majority of sponsorship activity.
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Stellantis is currently seeking a Test Garage Technician to join the Quality team in Kokomo, Indiana at the Kokomo Transmission Plant. The Test Garage Technician must have the ability to understand part functionality with proven experience to be able to identify the root cause of failures. The candidate must be high-energy, hands-on individual with experience in working cross-functionally and possess a broad knowledge of the entire automotive Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality landscape. They will work with the Project Technician and Resident Engineers to develop and execute test plans and communicate their findings.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assemble and install, remove, disassemble and repair components and related parts.
- Root cause analysis of car plant and warranty returns
- Vehicle maintenance, modification, and repair
- Support engineering and durability testing
- Confirm and investigate Functional Audit findings
- Maintain area and equipment cleanliness.
- Provide training on transmission function to new engineering, management, or test garage personnel
- May assist with special assignments as appropriate.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates Degree in Automotive Technology OR HS Diploma/GED and an ASE certification/equivalent experience
- Good verbal, written, and record keeping skills required
- Must have computer experience (Windows applications), camera skills
- Positive attitude, good teamwork and customer service skills
- Experience using hand, bench, and machine tools
- Experience systematically tearing down assemblies looking for root cause
- Ability to test electrical components such as relays, solenoids, switches, etc.
- Must be able to work in a diverse group with other staff members to address component issues as required
- Must be a team player and help in other components areas at a moment's notice
- Ability to drive a walk-behind Hilo/stacker
- Willing to work off-shift hours, holidays, and weekends if required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ASE Certification or Master Mechanic preferred
- Must have powertrain/drivetrain experience with disassembly and analyzing failed transmissions, electric motors, and related components
- Possess general vehicle operating knowledge with all vehicle components
- All candidates will be required to produce documents at time of interview
INTRODUCTION
Stellantis is currently seeking a Test Garage Technician to join the Quality team in Kokomo, Indiana at the Kokomo Transmission Plant. The Test Garage Technician must have the ability to understand part functionality with proven experience to be able to identify the root cause of failures. The candidate must be high-energy, hands-on individual with experience in working cross-functionally and possess a broad knowledge of the entire automotive Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality landscape. They will work with the Project Technician and Resident Engineers to develop and execute test plans and communicate their findings.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assemble and install, remove, disassemble and repair components and related parts.
- Root cause analysis of car plant and warranty returns
- Vehicle maintenance, modification, and repair
- Support engineering and durability testing
- Confirm and investigate Functional Audit findings
- Maintain area and equipment cleanliness.
- Provide training on transmission function to new engineering, management, or test garage personnel
- May assist with special assignments as appropriate.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates Degree in Automotive Technology OR HS Diploma/GED and an ASE certification/equivalent experience
- Good verbal, written, and record keeping skills required
- Must have computer experience (Windows applications), camera skills
- Positive attitude, good teamwork and customer service skills
- Experience using hand, bench, and machine tools
- Experience systematically tearing down assemblies looking for root cause
- Ability to test electrical components such as relays, solenoids, switches, etc.
- Must be able to work in a diverse group with other staff members to address component issues as required
- Must be a team player and help in other components areas at a moment's notice
- Ability to drive a walk-behind Hilo/stacker
- Willing to work off-shift hours, holidays, and weekends if required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ASE Certification or Master Mechanic preferred
- Must have powertrain/drivetrain experience with disassembly and analyzing failed transmissions, electric motors, and related components
- Possess general vehicle operating knowledge with all vehicle components
- All candidates will be required to produce documents at time of interview
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Search Automotive Jobs in IndianaAutomotive Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
Which automotive companies sponsor Green Card visas in Indiana?
Several large employers in Indiana's automotive industry have a documented history of sponsoring employment-based Green Cards. Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette, Stellantis operations in Kokomo, and major Tier 1 suppliers such as BorgWarner and Magna have filed Green Card petitions through PERM labor certification. Sponsorship decisions are made case by case and depend heavily on the role, the employer's needs, and internal HR policy.
Which cities in Indiana have the most automotive Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Lafayette and Kokomo are the two cities with the highest concentration of automotive Green Card sponsorship activity in Indiana, driven by major OEM facilities anchored there. Indianapolis also generates sponsorship opportunities through regional headquarters, engineering centers, and a dense network of automotive suppliers. Fort Wayne and Columbus, Indiana round out the secondary markets where Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate manufacturing facilities.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Indiana?
Roles that require a specific bachelor's degree or higher are most commonly sponsored. In Indiana's automotive sector this includes manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, robotics and automation engineers, supply chain analysts, and R&D specialists. Skilled trades and production-line positions are occasionally sponsored through EB-3 unskilled or skilled worker categories, but sponsorship for those roles is less common than for professional and technical positions.
How do I find automotive Green Card sponsorship jobs in Indiana?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters jobs by visa sponsorship type, including Green Card, and by industry. Searching Migrate Mate for automotive roles in Indiana surfaces positions where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is not available. Filtering by state and visa category together gives you a targeted list of Indiana-specific automotive openings.
Are there any state-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in Indiana's automotive industry?
Indiana does not impose state-level restrictions on employer-sponsored Green Cards, but the concentration of automotive work in specific counties means prevailing wage determinations under PERM labor certification are calculated for those local labor markets, not statewide averages. Employers in smaller metros like Kokomo may have different prevailing wage obligations than those in Indianapolis. The PERM process itself is federal, but local labor market conditions directly affect how an employer documents the recruitment effort required before filing.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card automotive jobs in Indiana?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.