Top 10 Manufacturing Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas
The top 10 manufacturing companies sponsoring H-1B visas include Cummins, KLA, and Eaton, spanning industrial equipment, power systems, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced materials. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 659 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. H-1B sponsorship at manufacturing employers signals active hiring for specialty roles in engineering, operations technology, and product development, and because H-1B allows dual intent, sponsored workers can pursue permanent residence without jeopardizing their status.
Which manufacturing companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Ranked by H-1B approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Cummins
Power SystemsEngineeringManufacturing196H-1B approvalsCummins had 196 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any manufacturing company on this list. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Quality Control. Cummins designs and manufactures diesel, natural gas, electric, and hybrid power solutions for transportation and industrial markets.
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 openBrowse 317 more roles at CumminsApplyMaintenance Specialist IIIMorristown, Tennessee · On-siteApplyIndustrial Electrician IVFletcher, North Carolina · On-siteApplyMachining Technician IIMorristown, Tennessee · On-siteApplyHealth, Safety & Environment TechnicianYork, South Carolina · HybridApplyPower Generation Field Service TechnicianHouston, Texas · On-site - 02
KLA
SemiconductorProcess ControlEngineering107H-1B approvalsKLA had 107 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Specialized Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). KLA develops process control and yield management systems for the semiconductor and electronics industries.
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 openBrowse 274 more roles at KLAApplyCustomer Engagement Applications EngineerMassachusetts · RemoteApplyProduct Install EngineerTotowa, New Jersey · On-siteApplyDiagnostics Software EngineerMilpitas, California · On-siteApplySr. Reliability EngineerMilpitas, California · On-siteApplyFinancial AnalystMilpitas, California · On-site - 03
Eaton
Power ManagementElectricalEngineering92H-1B approvalsEaton had 92 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Specialized Engineering. Eaton manufactures power management products including electrical components, hydraulics, and aerospace systems.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)48
- Specialized Engineering47
- Electrical Engineering44
- Project & Program Management35
- Project Management25
+84 roles across other teams
Open roles at Eaton68 openBrowse 63 more roles at EatonApplyPower Electronics SpecialistRaleigh, North Carolina · On-siteApplyEngineering Tech Co-op InsourcingCoamo, PR · On-siteApplySupply Chain ManagerReno, Nevada · On-siteApplyDesign Thinking Co-OpMoon Township, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyMaterial SpecialistBeaver, Pennsylvania · On-site Unlock every H-1B job from these sponsors
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Motorola Solutions
CommunicationsPublic SafetyTechnology59H-1B approvalsMotorola Solutions had 59 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Sales. Motorola Solutions builds mission-critical communications equipment, software, and video security systems for public safety and enterprise.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management46
- Sales41
- Project Management32
- Account Management27
- Technical Product & Program Management25
+419 roles across other teams
- 05
Schneider Electric
Energy ManagementAutomationElectrical55H-1B approvalsSchneider Electric had 55 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Manufacturing Operations. Schneider Electric manufactures energy management and industrial automation hardware and software for buildings, data centers, and utilities.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management146
- Manufacturing Operations112
- Project Management107
- Specialized Engineering102
- Engineering (Non-Software)101
+1,356 roles across other teams
Open roles at Schneider Electric501 openBrowse 496 more roles at Schneider ElectricApplyEngineer II, Electrical Systems DesignColumbia, South Carolina · On-siteApplyElectromechanical TechnicianColumbia, Missouri · On-siteApplyQuality Control TechnicianLincoln, Nebraska · On-siteApplyService Contracts CoordinatorBuffalo, New York · On-siteApplySystem Commissioning SpecialistMinneapolis, Minnesota · On-site - Editor’s note
What a high approval count does and doesn't tell you
A high approval count tells you an employer has the process, the lawyers, and the budget to sponsor. It does not tell you your odds for your specific role: a company with hundreds of engineering approvals may never have filed for a marketing hire. Two things this data cannot tell you are who covers the filing fees and how quickly a company moves. Neither is public, so ask both when you get to the offer.
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Caterpillar
Heavy EquipmentEngineeringManufacturing48H-1B approvalsCaterpillar had 48 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Quality Control. Caterpillar manufactures construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations28
- Quality Control13
- Maintenance & Repair10
- Skilled Trades9
- Software Engineering8
+92 roles across other teams
Open roles at Caterpillar45 openBrowse 40 more roles at CaterpillarApplyStrategy ManagerIrving, Texas · On-siteApplyControl Systems EngineerMossville, Illinois · On-siteApplyMaintenance TechnicianHodges, South Carolina · On-siteApplySenior Autonomy Project Team LeadMossville, Illinois · On-siteApplyManufacturing EngineerFort Worth, Texas · On-site - 07
ABB
RoboticsAutomationElectrification33H-1B approvalsABB had 33 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Quality Control. ABB manufactures electrification, robotics, and industrial automation systems for utilities, transportation, and manufacturing customers.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations216
- Quality Control199
- Project & Program Management99
- Maintenance & Repair74
- Customer Service & Support64
+973 roles across other teams
Open roles at ABB455 openBrowse 450 more roles at ABBApplyWinding-BWS OperatorColumbus, Mississippi · On-siteApplySetup/Block OperatorColumbus, Mississippi · On-siteApplyGlobal Account ManagerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyProject ManagerHouston, Texas · HybridApplySenior Project EngineerLake Mary, Florida · Hybrid See H-1B jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Trimble
Positioning TechSensorsEngineering26H-1B approvalsTrimble had 26 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Sales and Software Engineering. Trimble develops positioning technology, sensors, and software for agriculture, construction, geospatial, and transportation industries.
Open roles by team
- Sales4
- Software Engineering4
- Finance3
- Accounting3
- Compliance & Legal3
+41 roles across other teams
Open roles at Trimble13 openBrowse 8 more roles at TrimbleApplyAccount ExecutiveIndiana · RemoteApplyPricing Strategy ManagerWestminster, Colorado · On-siteApplyTax DirectorWestminster, Colorado · On-siteApplySenior AI ArchitectDayton, Ohio · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerWestminster, Colorado · On-site - 09
PACCAR
Commercial TrucksManufacturingEngineering23H-1B approvalsPACCAR had 23 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Specialized Engineering. PACCAR designs and manufactures Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF premium commercial trucks and provides aftermarket parts.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management40
- Specialized Engineering32
- Engineering (Non-Software)32
- Project Management23
- Procurement & Supply Chain22
+364 roles across other teams
Open roles at PACCAR117 openBrowse 112 more roles at PACCARApplyHardware-in-the-loop (HIL) - Integration TechnicianMount Vernon, Washington · On-siteApplyAssistant International Tax ManagerBellevue, Washington · On-siteApplyADAS Development EngineerDenton, Texas · On-siteApplyData AnalystBellevue, Washington · On-siteApplyCustomer Field Test TechnicianMount Vernon, Washington · On-site - 10
Mainspring Energy
Clean EnergyManufacturingEngineering20H-1B approvalsMainspring Energy had 20 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Specialized Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Mainspring Energy manufactures linear generators that convert a range of fuels into electricity for distributed power applications.
Open roles by team
- Specialized Engineering37
- Engineering (Non-Software)37
- Electrical Engineering26
- Mechanical Engineering19
- Quality Control18
+175 roles across other teams
Open roles at Mainspring Energy75 openBrowse 70 more roles at Mainspring EnergyApplyHead of Commercial OperationsMenlo Park, California · On-siteApplyOrigination ManagerMenlo Park, California · RemoteApplySenior Director of IndustrializationMenlo Park, California · On-siteApplyRecruiting CoordinatorMenlo Park, California · On-siteApplyStaff Electrical Test Development EngineerMenlo Park, California · Hybrid
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.
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Cummins sponsors the most, with 196 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by KLA (107) and Eaton (92). Across the 10 manufacturing companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 659 H-1B approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.
Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship requires a job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation, defined as a role that requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and an I-129 petition with USCIS on the worker's behalf. Candidates who already hold a U.S. master's degree or higher enter a separate, smaller pool in the annual selection process.
How much does it cost a company to sponsor an H-1B visa?
The employer pays the government filing fees, not the candidate. Base statutory fees run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on employer size and processing speed, plus legal costs. Recent policy changes have added significant fees for some petitions and the amounts have been in flux, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor?
Start by targeting employers with a documented H-1B filing history, since willingness to sponsor is the first practical filter. Once you receive a job offer, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then submits an I-129 petition to USCIS on your behalf. Selection is subject to an annual cap, and the rules governing how petitions are selected have changed recently, so candidates should review the current USCIS guidance before planning their timeline.