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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. This process establishes prevailing wage compliance and recruits U.S. workers first, making early employer commitment essential for EB-2 or EB-3 candidates pursuing permanent residence.
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APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Responsible for designing precision assembly and measurement processes for Apple products. Perform the research and development on new technologies necessary to tackle complex assembly and automation problems that have a direct impact on the quality and delivery of Apple products. Design, implement, and scale automated and semi-automated solutions based upon sound engineering principles and the technologies developed for a specific application. Develop new and improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering to improve quality and efficiency. Organize cross-functional reviews of the machine requirements, design, qualification and capability. Be responsible for data analysis reports to communicate machine capability to the multifunctional teams. Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFPs) that documents the design requirements of the automated equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation and qualification for acceptance at machine supplier facility and contract manufacturer’s factory. Drive machine qualification includes correlation, process capability (CP/CPK) and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R). Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with machine suppliers and contract manufacturers in order to solve complex manufacturing issues. International Travel Required 30%. 40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $163,500 - $246,200/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
- Designing and implementing machine qualification requirements, design of experiments, and failure analysis.
- Utilizing tolerance analysis for parts and assemblies.
- Utilizing machine qualifications including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility to validate equipment.
- Experience with cost reduction, project management, and engineering design.
- Utilization of GD&T principles in product and machine design.
- Utilizing NX, SolidWorks CAD or ProE for product and machine design.
- Experience with robotics (6-axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC and PC-based control systems for automation design.
- Application of optical principles as they relate to CCD cameras, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and critical alignment machines for automation design.
- Understanding of liquid adhesives, PSAs and VHBs as used in automated design.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- N/A
This position is not subject to the application limits.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Document your engineering credentials precisely
Gather transcripts, degree evaluations, and progressive experience letters before approaching employers. PERM requires your qualifications to match the job requirements exactly, so a foreign credential evaluation aligned to U.S. equivalency standards prevents delays at the labor certification stage.
Target manufacturers with active PERM history
Search for Advanced Manufacturing Engineer roles through Migrate Mate, which shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation. This filters out companies that sponsor nonimmigrant visas only and focuses your search on employers already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before accepting any offer. PERM filings require your offered salary to meet or exceed this wage, so knowing the floor protects your petition from a DOL denial on wage grounds.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 for your profile
If your role requires an advanced degree or you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive engineering experience, an EB-2 filing may be available. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree, but priority date backlogs vary significantly by your country of birth.
Ask employers about PERM recruitment timelines upfront
PERM requires the employer to complete a formal recruitment test, including job postings and documentation of applicant flow, before filing with DOL. Confirm whether a prospective employer has in-house immigration counsel or a retained law firm, since delays in recruitment documentation directly affect your green card timeline.
Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Confirm the new role falls within your O*NET occupational classification before resigning from your sponsoring employer.
Green Card Advanced Manufacturing Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What does PERM labor certification involve for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer role?
PERM requires your employer to file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign to test the U.S. labor market, document that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied, and then submit the ETA Form 9089 to DOL. For Advanced Manufacturing Engineer positions, the job requirements in the PERM filing must match the duties you will actually perform, and the offered wage must equal or exceed the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your location and SOC code.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at six years in most cases, and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process replaces the LCA used in H-1B filings, requires a full recruitment test, and results in an I-140 immigrant petition. Priority date backlogs mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before filing an I-485.
How can I find Advanced Manufacturing Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus on companies already experienced with PERM and I-140 filings for engineering roles. Applying to employers with established immigration processes shortens the gap between offer and petition filing, since those employers already have immigration counsel and compliant recruitment procedures in place.
Does my country of birth affect my green card timeline as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 green cards are subject to per-country annual limits, and nationals of countries with high demand, particularly India and China, face substantial priority date backlogs. Your priority date is set when your employer's I-140 is filed, not when PERM is submitted. You can check current priority date movement through the USCIS Visa Bulletin to estimate when you may be eligible to file your I-485.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date. For Advanced Manufacturing Engineer roles, the new position must fall within a comparable O*NET occupational classification. Separately, an approved I-140 priority date can be retained with a new employer's fresh PERM filing if the original I-140 was approved and not revoked.