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

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 21, 2026 · 8 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers include WSP, DLR Group, and Applied Materials, spanning electronics and hardware manufacturers, technology and software firms, and consulting and professional services employers. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 578 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. For Mechanical Engineers, H-1B sponsorship at these employers means the employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related field.

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Mechanical 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
    WSP

    WSP

    ConsultingCivil EngineeringInfrastructure
    117H-1B approvals

    WSP had 117 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 57 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for mechanical engineers. WSP provides engineering, environmental, and professional consulting services globally.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering645
    • Engineering (Non-Software)580
    • Project & Program Management446
    • Project Management439
    • Civil & Structural Engineering280

    +1,714 roles across other teams

    Open roles at WSP915 open
    Project Manager Area Lead- Power Delivery
    Amarillo, Texas · On-site
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    Substation Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Senior Substation Project Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Entry Level Assistant Transmission Line Engineer
    Ann Arbor, Michigan · On-site
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    Senior Project Manager
    New Orleans, Louisiana · Hybrid
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    Browse 910 more roles at WSP
  2. 02
    DLR Group

    DLR Group

    ConsultingEngineeringDesign
    5H-1B approvals

    DLR Group had 5 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 53 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for mechanical engineers. DLR Group is an integrated design firm providing architecture, engineering, and planning services.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)155
    • Specialized Engineering150
    • Project & Program Management95
    • Project Management81
    • Mechanical Engineering66

    +233 roles across other teams

    Open roles at DLR Group218 open
    Senior Healthcare Architect
    Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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    Civil Engineer
    Des Moines, Iowa · On-site
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    Client Leader/Project Manager
    Minneapolis, Minnesota · Hybrid
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    Healthcare Interior Designer
    Cleveland, Ohio · Hybrid
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    Project Architect
    Colorado Springs, Colorado · On-site
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    Browse 213 more roles at DLR Group
  3. 03
    Applied Materials

    Applied Materials

    SemiconductorElectronicsManufacturing
    98H-1B approvals

    Applied Materials had 98 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 39 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for mechanical engineers. Applied Materials makes equipment, services, and software for semiconductor and display manufacturing.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering256
    • Project & Program Management254
    • Engineering (Non-Software)247
    • Project Management218
    • Manufacturing Operations121

    +1,552 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Applied Materials616 open
    Mechanical Engineer III
    Gloucester, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Manufacturing Technician II
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Manufacturing Technician I
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Manufacturing Engineer III
    Gloucester, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Photonics Product Design Lead
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Browse 611 more roles at Applied Materials
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  5. 04
    Garver

    Garver

    ConsultingInfrastructureEngineering
    6H-1B approvals

    Garver had 6 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 34 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for mechanical engineers. Garver is an employee-owned engineering firm focused on transportation, water, and aviation infrastructure.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)367
    • Specialized Engineering330
    • Civil Engineering255
    • Civil & Structural Engineering244
    • Project & Program Management239

    +763 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Garver502 open
    Traffic Analysis Engineer
    St. Louis, Missouri · On-site
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    Buildings Mechanical Engineering Intern
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Civil Engineering Intern
    Fayetteville, Arkansas · On-site
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    Transportation Intern
    Wichita, Kansas · On-site
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    CAD Technician
    Fayetteville, Arkansas · On-site
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    Browse 497 more roles at Garver
  6. 05
    Kiewit

    Kiewit

    ConstructionInfrastructureEngineering
    26H-1B approvals

    Kiewit had 26 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 33 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for mechanical engineers. Kiewit is an engineering and construction firm specializing in infrastructure, mining, and power projects.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)280
    • Specialized Engineering201
    • Project Management158
    • Electrical Engineering133
    • Project & Program Management133

    +581 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Kiewit422 open
    Field Engineer
    Baltimore, Maryland · On-site
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    Structural Field Engineer
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Senior Communications System Engineer
    McLean, Virginia · On-site
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    Field HR Manager
    Portsmouth, Ohio · On-site
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    Communications System Engineer
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Browse 417 more roles at Kiewit
  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
    Johnson Controls

    Johnson Controls

    ManufacturingBuilding SystemsHVAC
    9H-1B approvals

    Johnson Controls had 9 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 26 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for mechanical engineers. Johnson Controls provides building technologies and solutions including HVAC, fire safety, and security systems.

    Open roles by team

    • Maintenance & Repair252
    • Manufacturing Operations247
    • Skilled Trades188
    • Construction141
    • HVAC Technician136

    +1,615 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Johnson Controls669 open
    Controls Systems Technician Team Ldr
    Des Moines, Iowa · On-site
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    Suppression Service Technician
    Lake Oswego, Oregon · On-site
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    Security Systems Installer
    Chantilly, Virginia · On-site
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    Senior Construction Manager
    Cypress, California · On-site
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    Senior Mechanical Engineer
    Gilbert, Arizona · On-site
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    Browse 664 more roles at Johnson Controls
  9. 07
    Clayco

    Clayco

    ConstructionEngineeringInfrastructure
    7H-1B approvals

    Clayco had 7 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 24 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for mechanical engineers. Clayco delivers full-service real estate, architecture, engineering, and construction services.

    Open roles by team

    • Construction Management276
    • Project Management201
    • Project & Program Management200
    • Engineering (Non-Software)111
    • Specialized Engineering81

    +393 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Clayco438 open
    Assistant Project Manager
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Landscape Architect 2
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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    Site Designer I
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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    Site Designer
    St. Louis, Missouri · On-site
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    Project Accounting Clerk
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Browse 433 more roles at Clayco
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  11. 08
    Form Energy

    Form Energy

    EnergyManufacturingHardware
    7H-1B approvals

    Form Energy had 7 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 23 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for mechanical engineers. Form Energy develops long-duration iron-air battery systems for grid-scale energy storage.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)106
    • Specialized Engineering104
    • Manufacturing Engineering63
    • Mechanical Engineering60
    • Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering57

    +397 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Form Energy189 open
    Recruiting Manager
    Berkeley, California · Hybrid
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    Tool Install Project Manager
    Weirton, West Virginia · On-site
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    Reliability Engineer
    Weirton, West Virginia · On-site
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    Senior Mechanical Engineer
    Berkeley, California · On-site
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    Senior Test Engineer
    Berkeley, California · On-site
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    Browse 184 more roles at Form Energy
  12. 09
    KLA

    KLA

    SemiconductorElectronicsProcess Control
    107H-1B approvals

    KLA had 107 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 21 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for mechanical engineers. KLA develops process control and yield management equipment for semiconductor manufacturing.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering112
    • Engineering (Non-Software)110
    • Project & Program Management75
    • Mechanical Engineering55
    • Technical Product & Program Management54

    +710 roles across other teams

    Open roles at KLA279 open
    Customer Engagement Applications Engineer
    Massachusetts · Remote
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    Product Install Engineer
    Totowa, New Jersey · On-site
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    Diagnostics Software Engineer
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    Sr. Reliability Engineer
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    Financial Analyst
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    Browse 274 more roles at KLA
  13. 10
    Cummins

    Cummins

    ManufacturingPower SystemsEngineering
    196H-1B approvals

    Cummins had 196 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 20 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for mechanical engineers. Cummins designs and manufactures diesel, natural gas, and alternative-fuel engines and components.

    Open roles by team

    • Manufacturing Operations235
    • Quality Control180
    • Maintenance & Repair114
    • Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)92
    • Specialized Engineering49

    +408 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Cummins322 open
    Maintenance Specialist III
    Morristown, Tennessee · On-site
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    Industrial Electrician IV
    Fletcher, North Carolina · On-site
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    Machining Technician II
    Morristown, Tennessee · On-site
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    Health, Safety & Environment Technician
    York, South Carolina · Hybrid
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    Power Generation Field Service Technician
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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    Browse 317 more roles at Cummins

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. The selection rules and the filing costs have both changed recently, so check where things stand before you plan around either. 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 Mechanical Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

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

WSP sponsors the most, with 117 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by DLR Group (5) and Applied Materials (98). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 578 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 Mechanical Engineer, you need a job offer from a U.S. employer willing to sponsor the visa, and the role must qualify as a specialty occupation. Specialty occupation means the position requires at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a directly related field, such as mechanical engineering or a closely aligned discipline. The employer files the petition; you don't apply independently. Dual intent is permitted, so pursuing a green card while on H-1B status is allowed.

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

Yes. Mechanical 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 employer, target companies with an established track record of H-1B filings in mechanical engineering roles, since these employers already have compliant processes in place. After receiving a job offer, the employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and then an I-129 petition with USCIS. H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap and a lottery registration process whose rules and associated costs have changed recently, so check the current USCIS guidance before your employer begins the process.