Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Green Cards for Manufacturing Engineers

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated September 5, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring green cards for Manufacturing Engineers include Apple, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Form Energy, representing employers across electronics and hardware, science and research, energy, and broader manufacturing. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 1,269 green card approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 2026. For Manufacturing Engineers, green card sponsorship at these employers means lawful permanent residence tied to a specific role, typically through PERM labor certification followed by an immigrant petition filed with USCIS.

Which companies sponsor the most green cards for Manufacturing Engineers?

Ranked by Green Card approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Apple

    Apple

    ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
    575Green Card approvals

    Apple sponsored 575 employees for green cards in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 74 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, software, and semiconductors.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)3,168
    • Software Engineering2,125
    • Data Science & Analytics1,361
    • Electrical Engineering1,238
    • Project & Program Management1,185

    +5,974 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Apple3,594 open
    Senior Cellular Layer-1 Control Software Development Engineer
    Sunnyvale, California · On-site
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    Sr Software Engineer
    San Francisco Bay Area, California · On-site
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    Software Development Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Design Verification Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Senior Platform Software Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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  2. 02
    Thermo Fisher Scientific

    Thermo Fisher Scientific

    ScienceResearchManufacturing
    64Green Card approvals

    Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsored 64 employees for green cards in the last year. 73 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides analytical instruments, reagents, and laboratory equipment for science and industry.

    Open roles by team

    • Business Development612
    • Project & Program Management591
    • Manufacturing Operations447
    • Sales297
    • Science & Research290

    +2,828 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific1,191 open
    Team Leader, Customer Site
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Electrical Engineer
    Tewksbury, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Systems Analyst II
    Charlotte, North Carolina · On-site
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    Inventory Management Specialist II
    Andover, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Indirect Tax Analyst
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site
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  3. 03
    Form Energy

    Form Energy

    EnergyManufacturingEngineering
    1Green Card approvals

    Form Energy sponsored 1 employees for green cards in the last year. 39 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Form Energy develops and manufactures long-duration energy storage systems for electric utilities.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)196
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering114
    • Manufacturing Operations89
    • Project & Program Management84
    • Mechanical Engineering62

    +215 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Form Energy182 open
    Equipment Maintenance Team Leader
    Weirton, West Virginia · On-site
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    Senior Controls Engineer
    Weirton, West Virginia · On-site
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    Staff Global Supply Manager
    Berkeley, California · On-site
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    Senior Staff BESS Operations Engineer
    Berkeley, California · On-site
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    Senior Training Analyst
    Weirton, West Virginia · On-site
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  5. 04
    Jabil

    Jabil

    ElectronicsManufacturingSupply Chain
    7Green Card approvals

    Jabil sponsored 7 employees for green cards in the last year. 36 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Jabil provides electronics manufacturing services and supply chain solutions across multiple industries.

    Open roles by team

    • Manufacturing Operations547
    • Warehouse & Logistics250
    • Engineering (Non-Software)186
    • Project & Program Management169
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering134

    +586 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Jabil548 open
    Inventory Control APS
    Florence, Kentucky · On-site
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    Quality Inspector I
    Memphis, Tennessee · On-site
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    Packout Line Lead
    Florence, Kentucky · On-site
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    Supplier Quality Engineer
    Florence, Kentucky · On-site
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    Finance Transformation Analyst II
    Saint Petersburg, Florida · Hybrid
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  6. 05
    Schneider Electric

    Schneider Electric

    EnergyAutomationManufacturing
    42Green Card approvals

    Schneider Electric sponsored 42 employees for green cards in the last year. 32 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Schneider Electric manufactures energy management and industrial automation products and systems.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management251
    • Manufacturing Operations230
    • Engineering (Non-Software)229
    • Business Development145
    • Warehouse & Logistics102

    +967 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Schneider Electric496 open
    Field Sales Engineer
    Columbus, Ohio · On-site
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    Field Service Representative I
    Waco, Texas · On-site
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    Warehouse Process Engineer
    Oxford, Ohio · On-site
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    Technical Expert Assessment Engineer
    Buffalo, New York · On-site
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    Global Services Energies & Chemicals Segment Leader
    Nashville, Tennessee · On-site
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    See all 496+ Schneider Electric Green Card jobs
  7. Editor’s note

    The job title on your offer matters more than you think

    Green Card is approved for specialty occupations, roles that require a specific degree. Titles like "software engineer" and "software developer" map cleanly to a computer-science or related degree, so those cases clear most easily. Vaguer titles draw more scrutiny. If an offer lists you as an "analyst," a "consultant," or a generic "engineer," ask how the role will be classified: the SOC code the employer files under is what the government weighs against your degree.

  8. 06
    TE Connectivity

    TE Connectivity

    ElectronicsComponentsEngineering
    31Green Card approvals

    TE Connectivity sponsored 31 employees for green cards in the last year. 26 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. TE Connectivity designs and manufactures connectors, sensors, and electronic components for industrial applications.

    Open roles by team

    • Manufacturing Operations174
    • Engineering (Non-Software)115
    • Project & Program Management103
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering79
    • Business Development36

    +284 roles across other teams

    Open roles at TE Connectivity188 open
    Director, Product Development Engineering
    Rochester, New York · Hybrid
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    Manufacturing Quality Technician
    Landisville, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Maintenance Mechanic V
    Medway, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Maintenance Mechanic III
    Tullahoma, Tennessee · On-site
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    Assembly Operator II
    Hampton, Virginia · On-site
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    See all 188+ TE Connectivity Green Card jobs
  9. 07
    Applied Materials

    Applied Materials

    SemiconductorsEquipmentEngineering
    282Green Card approvals

    Applied Materials sponsored 282 employees for green cards in the last year. 23 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Applied Materials supplies equipment, services, and software for semiconductor and display manufacturing.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management203
    • Engineering (Non-Software)191
    • Warehouse & Logistics88
    • Manufacturing Operations88
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering88

    +392 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Applied Materials245 open
    Physicist / Scientist III
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Data Scientist II
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Manufacturing Engineer
    Kalispell, Montana · On-site
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    Process Support Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Test Manufacturing Engineer
    Kalispell, Montana · On-site
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  11. 08
    AbbVie

    AbbVie

    PharmaScienceManufacturing
    23Green Card approvals

    AbbVie sponsored 23 employees for green cards in the last year. 19 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. AbbVie researches, develops, and manufactures pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management455
    • Science & Research359
    • Business Development341
    • Sales249
    • Account Management237

    +2,429 roles across other teams

    Open roles at AbbVie975 open
    Manufacturing Operator III
    Waco, Texas · On-site
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    Director, Engineering Architecture and Enablement
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Thought Leader Liaison
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Specialty Representative, GI Care
    Toms River, New Jersey · On-site
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    Manager, R&D Capital & RCE Lifecycle
    North Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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  12. 09
    Johnson Controls

    Johnson Controls

    Building TechManufacturingEngineering
    12Green Card approvals

    Johnson Controls sponsored 12 employees for green cards in the last year. 16 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Johnson Controls manufactures building technology, HVAC, and fire and security systems.

    Open roles by team

    • Manufacturing Operations406
    • Project & Program Management281
    • Skilled Trades273
    • Maintenance & Repair203
    • Engineering (Non-Software)171

    +1,259 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Johnson Controls683 open
    HVAC Pre Sales Field Engineer
    Roswell, Georgia · On-site
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    Senior Manager Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs
    Marinette, Wisconsin · On-site
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    Fire Sprinkler Service Technician
    Horsham, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    HVAC Controls Project Team Leader
    Franklin, Tennessee · On-site
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    Security Project Manager
    Maumee, Ohio · On-site
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    See all 683+ Johnson Controls Green Card jobs
  13. 10
    KLA

    KLA

    SemiconductorsProcess ControlEngineering
    232Green Card approvals

    KLA sponsored 232 employees for green cards in the last year. 14 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. KLA develops process control and yield management systems for semiconductor fabrication.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)200
    • Project & Program Management118
    • Technical Program Management82
    • Software Engineering72
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering62

    +561 roles across other teams

    Open roles at KLA270 open
    AI Governance Lead
    Ann Arbor, Michigan · On-site
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    Electro-Mechanical Sub-Assembler
    Totowa, New Jersey · On-site
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    Sr. Solutions Architect
    Ann Arbor, Michigan · On-site
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    Technical Support Engineer
    Chandler, Arizona · On-site
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    Product Supportability Project Manager
    Greater Phoenix Area · On-site
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    See all 270+ KLA Green Card jobs

How Green Card sponsorship works

Green Card sponsorship starts with the employer. Once you have an offer, the employer works with immigration counsel to file the required labor certification and petition with USCIS on your behalf.

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Green Card Sponsors for Manufacturing Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most green cards for Manufacturing Engineers?

Apple sponsors the most, with 575 Green Card approvals in the last year, followed by Thermo Fisher Scientific (64) and Form Energy (1). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 1,269 Green Card approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.

Who qualifies for Green Card sponsorship?

Green card sponsorship for Manufacturing Engineers is available through the EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant preference categories. EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of relevant experience and a permanent, full-time job offer from a U.S. employer. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or the equivalent in exceptional ability. In both cases, the employer must complete PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before filing the immigrant petition, and per-country limits mean applicants from India and China often face priority date backlogs.

Can employers sponsor manufacturing engineers for green cards?

Yes. Employers most often sponsor manufacturing engineers for green cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, which require a PERM labor certification showing no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. A relevant bachelor's or advanced degree strengthens the case, and the employer files the I-140 petition once PERM is certified.

How do I get Green Card sponsorship from a top sponsor?

Securing green card sponsorship from a top manufacturer starts with a permanent, full-time job offer. The employer then files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. Once certified, the employer files an I-129 immigrant petition with USCIS on the engineer's behalf. After the petition is approved and a priority date becomes current, the applicant either adjusts status inside the United States or completes consular processing abroad to receive lawful permanent residence.