Top 10 Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas for Manufacturing Engineers

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

The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineers include Apple, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Form Energy, spanning Electronics & Hardware, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Energy, and broader Manufacturing and Technology sectors. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 1,957 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 2026. For Manufacturing Engineers, H-1B sponsorship at these employers means the company has a verified track record of filing Labor Condition Applications with the DOL and I-129 petitions with USCIS, so sponsorship is an established part of their hiring process rather than a one-off exception.

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineers?

Ranked by H-1B approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Apple

    Apple

    Consumer ElectronicsHardwareSilicon Design
    1,578H-1B approvals

    Apple had 1,578 H-1B petitions approved 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 platforms, and silicon chips.

    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

    ScienceLab EquipmentResearch
    49H-1B approvals

    Thermo Fisher Scientific had 49 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 73 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes analytical instruments, reagents, and laboratory equipment for science.

    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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    See all 1,191+ Thermo Fisher Scientific H-1B jobs
  3. 03
    Form Energy

    Form Energy

    Energy StorageManufacturingScience
    7H-1B approvals

    Form Energy had 7 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 39 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Form Energy develops and manufactures long-duration iron-air battery systems for grid-scale energy storage.

    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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    See all 182+ Form Energy H-1B jobs
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  5. 04
    Jabil

    Jabil

    ElectronicsContract ManufacturingSupply Chain
    10H-1B approvals

    Jabil had 10 H-1B petitions approved 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 for global brands.

    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
    55H-1B approvals

    Schneider Electric had 55 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 32 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Schneider Electric provides energy management and industrial automation hardware and software.

    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 H-1B jobs
  7. Editor’s note

    The job title on your offer matters more than you think

    H-1B 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

    ElectronicsConnectorsManufacturing
    23H-1B approvals

    TE Connectivity had 23 H-1B petitions approved 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 H-1B jobs
  9. 07
    Applied Materials

    Applied Materials

    SemiconductorEquipmentElectronics
    98H-1B approvals

    Applied Materials had 98 H-1B petitions approved 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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    See all 245+ Applied Materials H-1B jobs
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  11. 08
    Lam Research

    Lam Research

    SemiconductorFabricationElectronics
    77H-1B approvals

    Lam Research had 77 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 19 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Lam Research makes wafer fabrication equipment used in advanced semiconductor chip production.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)287
    • Project & Program Management164
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering114
    • Technical Program Management105
    • Manufacturing Operations89

    +515 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Lam Research310 open
    Product Engineer
    Fremont, California · On-site
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    Field Service Engineer
    Hillsboro, Oregon · On-site
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    Mechanical Engineer
    Tualatin, Oregon · On-site
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    Managing Director, Global Metrology and Imaging
    Fremont, California · On-site
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    Technical Program Manager
    Fremont, California · Hybrid
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    See all 310+ Lam Research H-1B jobs
  12. 09
    AbbVie

    AbbVie

    PharmaceuticalsBiotechManufacturing
    51H-1B approvals

    AbbVie had 51 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 19 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. AbbVie researches, manufactures, and commercializes pharmaceutical and biologic therapies.

    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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    See all 975+ AbbVie H-1B jobs
  13. 10
    Johnson Controls

    Johnson Controls

    Building SystemsAutomationManufacturing
    9H-1B approvals

    Johnson Controls had 9 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 16 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for manufacturing engineers. Johnson Controls builds HVAC, fire safety, and building automation systems for commercial facilities.

    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 H-1B jobs

How H-1B sponsorship works

H-1B sponsorship starts with the employer, not the candidate. Once you have a job offer, the employer's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, certifying that the role is a specialty occupation and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the location. After the LCA is certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Most H-1B petitions go through an annual lottery, so selection is not guaranteed even with a job offer. The filing rules and fees are set by USCIS and change periodically, so confirm the current requirements on the USCIS website before you plan around them. What is specific to this role is the wage level. The LCA lists a prevailing-wage level from 1 to 4 based on the experience the role requires, and a senior offer filed at Level 1 can draw questions from USCIS. Check the level on any offer before you sign. Many engineers reach H-1B through F-1 OPT first. A STEM degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving up to three years of work authorization to be entered in the H-1B process, which is why so many start at a large sponsor on OPT and convert later.

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H-1B Sponsors for Manufacturing Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineers?

Apple sponsors the most, with 1,578 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Thermo Fisher Scientific (49) and Form Energy (7). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 1,957 H-1B approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.

Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?

To qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a Manufacturing Engineer, you need a U.S. employer willing to sponsor you, a job offer in a specialty occupation, and at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS on your behalf. H-1B status is granted in three-year increments and is extendable to six years.

Do manufacturing engineers qualify for H-1B as a specialty occupation?

Yes. Manufacturing engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard H-1B is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.

How do I get H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor?

To secure H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor, apply directly for Manufacturing Engineer roles at companies with established H-1B filing histories, since those employers already have immigration counsel and internal processes in place. Once you receive an offer, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying your prevailing wage, then submits an I-129 petition to USCIS. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process; the rules and costs have changed recently, so check the current position before applying.