Novanta

Novanta Inc. is a global supplier of technology solutions focused on precision motion control, advanced photonics, and vision components. Founded in 1968 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the medical, life science, bioprocessing, and advanced industrial markets. With over 700 engineers across more than 25 locations, Novanta emphasizes manufacturing flexibility and localized support. The company offers a diverse range of products, including laser sources, optical scanning systems, motion control components, and medical device technologies. Novanta's mission is to engineer core components and subsystems that enhance productivity and performance. It has grown through strategic acquisitions, expanding its technological capabilities and market reach. Novanta maintains strong partnerships with customers worldwide, delivering solutions that improve efficiency and precision in various applications.

Electrical/electronic Manufacturing Bedford, United States Founded 1968 ~643 employees NASDAQ: NOVT

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Employees
643
+0.9% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.5M
Revenue ~$952M
Stock
NOVT
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
12.2%
Tech: 14.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
4
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
61
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Novanta went from 622 employees in Oct 2024 to 643 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 26 people joined, 25 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other176
Engineering163
Operations105
Finance69
Sales43
HR28
Design21
Success15

Salaries at Novanta

All salaries

5 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering18
Sales2
Executive1
Finance1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 4 filings.

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Novanta FAQ

How many employees does Novanta have?

Novanta has about 643 employees, up 0.9% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Novanta sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Novanta filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Novanta's revenue per employee?

Novanta makes about $1.48M in revenue per employee, based on $951.7M annual revenue and 643 employees.

How much does Novanta pay?

6figr has 5 salary profiles for Novanta in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Novanta salaries page. See Novanta salaries

Is Novanta a public company?

Yes. Novanta is publicly traded under the ticker NOVT on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.