SOC code 17-2199.05
There have been 93 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Mechatronics Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 88.2% certified. The median annualized wage is $134,538. The top sponsor is Tesla, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
35 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Mechatronics Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 11 | 100.0% | $177,226 | CA | Austin |
| Mescada | 10 | 90.0% | $117,315 | IL | Kankakee |
| Planet Innovation | 10 | 90.0% | $129,704 | CA | Carlsbad |
| Autodesk | 4 | 50.0% | $170,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Boston Dynamics | 4 | 100.0% | $123,000 | MA | Waltham |
| Auris Health | 3 | 66.7% | $173,000 | CA | Santa Clara |
| Ellume USA | 3 | 100.0% | $105,100 | MD | South Frederick |
| Embark Trucks | 3 | 100.0% | $140,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Frontier Microscopy US | 3 | 66.7% | $90,334 | CA | Berkeley |
| Illumina | 3 | 100.0% | $114,317 | CA | San Diego |
| Park Systems | 3 | 100.0% | $100,000 | CA | Santa Clara |
| Thomas Global Systems | 3 | 100.0% | $76,586 | CA | Irvine |
| Apptronik | 2 | 50.0% | $136,551 | TX | Austin |
| Cruise | 2 | 100.0% | $134,900 | CA | Bellevue |
| Human Universal Mind Machines | 2 | 100.0% | $80,000 | CA | Berkeley |
| Joby Aero | 2 | 100.0% | $171,650 | CA | Santa Cruz |
| Jones Lang Lasalle Americas | 2 | 100.0% | $172,500 | NY | New York |
| Joy Global Surface Mining | 2 | 50.0% | $132,700 | WI | Milwaukee |
| Meta | 2 | 100.0% | $176,939 | WA | Redmond |
| Mobi Systems | 2 | 100.0% | $183,000 | MA | Somerville |
| Motional Ad | 2 | 50.0% | $118,477 | PA | Pittsburgh |
| Sterling Engineering | 2 | 100.0% | $86,775 | IL | Westchester |
| Beanstalk | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | VA | Lorton |
| Freefly Systems | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | WA | Woodinville |
| Glen-Gery | 1 | 100.0% | $129,600 | PA | Shoemakersville |
| Global Automation Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $83,200 | MI | Auburn Hills |
| Heirloom Carbon Technologies | 1 | 0.0% | $168,480 | CA | Brisbane |
| Infios US | 1 | 100.0% | $165,396 | CT | North Haven |
| Korber Supply Chain US | 1 | 100.0% | $144,612 | CT | New Haven |
| Northwestern University | 1 | 0.0% | $58,448 | IL | Evanston |
| Peak Energy Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | CA | Burlingame |
| Reliable Robotics | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | CA | Mountain View |
| Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering | 1 | 100.0% | $160,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Vertech Industrial Systems | 1 | 100.0% | $125,000 | CA | Sacramento |
| Wipro Pari | 1 | 100.0% | $73,841 | MI | Auburn Hills |
Top states
Where Mechatronics Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 49 (52.7%) | $140,000 |
| IL | 13 (14%) | $110,000 |
| MA | 6 (6.5%) | $123,000 |
| TX | 5 (5.4%) | $150,000 |
| WA | 4 (4.3%) | $147,770 |
| MD | 3 (3.2%) | $105,100 |
| PA | 3 (3.2%) | $119,517 |
| CT | 2 (2.2%) | $155,004 |
| MI | 2 (2.2%) | $78,521 |
| NY | 2 (2.2%) | $172,500 |
| WI | 2 (2.2%) | $132,700 |
| MN | 1 (1.1%) | $105,000 |
| VA | 1 (1.1%) | $140,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Mechatronics Engineers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee | IL | 10 | $117,315 |
| San Francisco | CA | 9 | $160,000 |
| San Diego | CA | 6 | $115,631 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 6 | $139,000 |
| Austin | TX | 5 | $150,000 |
| Berkeley | CA | 5 | $80,000 |
| Irvine | CA | 5 | $87,562 |
| Carlsbad | CA | 4 | $101,473 |
| Waltham | MA | 4 | $123,000 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 3 | $177,226 |
| Auburn Hills | MI | 2 | $78,521 |
| Fremont | CA | 2 | $177,876 |
| Milwaukee | WI | 2 | $132,700 |
| New York | NY | 2 | $172,500 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 2 | $118,477 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Senior Automation Engineer | 5 |
| Staff Manufacturing Controls Engineer | 4 |
| Mechatronics Engineer | 4 |
| Sr. Applications Engineer | 3 |
| Software Engineer | 3 |
| Senior Systems Engineer | 3 |
| Senior Reliability Test Engineer - Hardware | 3 |
| Senior Control Systems Engineer | 3 |
| Robotics Research Engineer, Mechatronics | 3 |
| Mechatronic Engineer | 3 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 2 |
| Staff Automation Controls Engineer | 2 |
| Smart Building Performance Manager | 2 |
| Senior Mechatronics Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Mechatronics Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Engineer - Automation Hardware | 2 |
| Principal Systems Engineer | 2 |
| Operational Consultant, Systems Engineer | 2 |
| Autopilot Machine Learning Engineer | 2 |
| Automation Engineer | 2 |
| AVIONICS TECHNICIAN | 2 |
| Thermal Analyst | 1 |
| Technician | 1 |
| Systems Engineer | 1 |
| System Integration Engineer | 1 |
| Staff Research Scientist | 1 |
| Staff Firmware Engineer | 1 |
| Sr. Controls Project Engineer | 1 |
| Software Engineer (Sensor Algorithms) | 1 |
| Sensor Algorithms Engineer | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Mechatronics Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 11 | 81.8% | $140,000 | |
| FY2021 | 18 | 100.0% | $117,437 | |
| FY2022 | 8 | 100.0% | $125,000 | |
| FY2023 | 13 | 76.9% | $114,317 | |
| FY2024 | 16 | 93.8% | $144,612 | |
| FY2025 | 14 | 85.7% | $160,000 | |
| FY2026 | 13 | 76.9% | $140,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Mechatronics Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 93 Labor Condition Application filings for Mechatronics Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 88.2% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Mechatronics Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Mechatronics Engineers on the E-3 visa is $134,538, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Mechatronics Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Mechatronics Engineers are: Tesla (11 filings), Mescada (10 filings), Planet Innovation (10 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa mechatronics engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Mechatronics Engineers are based in: CA (49 filings), IL (13 filings), MA (6 filings).
Can Australians work as mechatronics engineers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Mechatronics Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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