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We are seeking a full-time Senior Architectural Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing advanced engineering skills techniques to optimize the facility in a manufacturing environment to meet business objectives and ensuring proper installations, renovations and maintenance of facility systems to minimize production delays. In addition, you will lead facility improvement projects, develop robust facility maintenance plans, implement network solutions for facility capability monitoring and ensure compliance with workplace safety, health and other regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Provide advanced engineering skills to optimize the facility engineering in a manufacturing environment to meet organizational objectives
- Collaborate with senior leadership, process engineers, industrial engineers, automation engineers and design engineers to establish facility requirements necessary to support future growth
- Analyze contractor proposals for compliance to facility growth requirements, regulatory requirements, capacity needs, system scalability, serviceability, cost controls and suggest alternative solutions
- Ensure proper installations, renovations and maintenance of facilities to minimize production delays
- Lead facility improvement projects
- Research/adopt new technologies to improve facility systems including factory temperature/humidity regulation, compressed air supply, liquid/gaseous nitrogen supply, oxygen monitoring, air particle reduction/cleanroom, conductive flooring, wastewater treatment, electrical & plumbing systems, lead abatement, etc.
- Determine equipment/facility specifications meet a facility's needs or standards
- Prepare budgets/analyze project costs
- Understand manufacturing requirements/specifications to design/oversee implementation of facility expansion, layouts, various systems, and quality controls
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards
- Prepare reports and compliance documentation
- Inform senior leadership of facility and utility specifications to support decision-making
- Recommend/oversee contractors handling construction and maintenance tasks
- Apply extensive technical expertise and analysis to identify problems or risks and develop plans to avoid or mitigate them
- Determine project timelines and time constraints
- Demonstrate broad understanding of space requirements for various functions and plan or improve production methods including layout, lean production flow, tooling and production equipment, material, fabrication, assembly methods and staffing requirements
- Collaborate/serve as source of expertise to site-wide facilities team to develop and implement robust preventive maintenance programs for manufacturing facilities and mechanical systems
- Implement network solutions to monitor facility performance data to establish good control parameters
- Assist in planning and tracking all maintenance work
- Investigate root cause of facilities failures
- Lead continuous improvement projects and explore opportunities for additional improvement projects
- Develop/maintain quality assurance system related to facility maintenance, operational systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations
- Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, as well as expenses/budgeting
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety, health and other regulatory requirements
- Maintain ongoing operational costs
- Review and maintain logbooks for completion of maintenance tasks
- Communicate with planning and design staff concerning new product introduction and ensure sufficient facility resources exist to support introductions
- Evaluate operational systems and recommend design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements when necessary
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering related discipline in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or another related engineering discipline
- Must possess a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
- Experience with AutoCAD, Oracle, and MS Office
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems
- Experience in project management, including budgeting and scheduling
- Knowledge of the building process and construction principles
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated strong and effective written communication skills, good verbal skills, troubleshooting/problem-solving skills, and respectful interpersonal communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Able to guide and mentor less experienced engineers
Desired Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
- FE or PE license
- Experience with energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
- Professional certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Senior Architectural Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing advanced engineering skills techniques to optimize the facility in a manufacturing environment to meet business objectives and ensuring proper installations, renovations and maintenance of facility systems to minimize production delays. In addition, you will lead facility improvement projects, develop robust facility maintenance plans, implement network solutions for facility capability monitoring and ensure compliance with workplace safety, health and other regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Provide advanced engineering skills to optimize the facility engineering in a manufacturing environment to meet organizational objectives
- Collaborate with senior leadership, process engineers, industrial engineers, automation engineers and design engineers to establish facility requirements necessary to support future growth
- Analyze contractor proposals for compliance to facility growth requirements, regulatory requirements, capacity needs, system scalability, serviceability, cost controls and suggest alternative solutions
- Ensure proper installations, renovations and maintenance of facilities to minimize production delays
- Lead facility improvement projects
- Research/adopt new technologies to improve facility systems including factory temperature/humidity regulation, compressed air supply, liquid/gaseous nitrogen supply, oxygen monitoring, air particle reduction/cleanroom, conductive flooring, wastewater treatment, electrical & plumbing systems, lead abatement, etc.
- Determine equipment/facility specifications meet a facility's needs or standards
- Prepare budgets/analyze project costs
- Understand manufacturing requirements/specifications to design/oversee implementation of facility expansion, layouts, various systems, and quality controls
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards
- Prepare reports and compliance documentation
- Inform senior leadership of facility and utility specifications to support decision-making
- Recommend/oversee contractors handling construction and maintenance tasks
- Apply extensive technical expertise and analysis to identify problems or risks and develop plans to avoid or mitigate them
- Determine project timelines and time constraints
- Demonstrate broad understanding of space requirements for various functions and plan or improve production methods including layout, lean production flow, tooling and production equipment, material, fabrication, assembly methods and staffing requirements
- Collaborate/serve as source of expertise to site-wide facilities team to develop and implement robust preventive maintenance programs for manufacturing facilities and mechanical systems
- Implement network solutions to monitor facility performance data to establish good control parameters
- Assist in planning and tracking all maintenance work
- Investigate root cause of facilities failures
- Lead continuous improvement projects and explore opportunities for additional improvement projects
- Develop/maintain quality assurance system related to facility maintenance, operational systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations
- Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, as well as expenses/budgeting
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety, health and other regulatory requirements
- Maintain ongoing operational costs
- Review and maintain logbooks for completion of maintenance tasks
- Communicate with planning and design staff concerning new product introduction and ensure sufficient facility resources exist to support introductions
- Evaluate operational systems and recommend design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements when necessary
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering related discipline in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or another related engineering discipline
- Must possess a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
- Experience with AutoCAD, Oracle, and MS Office
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems
- Experience in project management, including budgeting and scheduling
- Knowledge of the building process and construction principles
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated strong and effective written communication skills, good verbal skills, troubleshooting/problem-solving skills, and respectful interpersonal communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Able to guide and mentor less experienced engineers
Desired Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
- FE or PE license
- Experience with energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
- Professional certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Architectural Engineer
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising. Make sure your degree, licensure, and specialization match the posted requirements exactly, discrepancies between your CV and the certified job description can trigger a USCIS audit or denial.
Target firms with dedicated in-house immigration support
Architectural and engineering firms that employ foreign nationals regularly have established PERM workflows. Prioritize AEC firms with existing immigration counsel on retainer, as they can move from job offer to I-140 filing without the delays that first-time sponsors often face.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter architectural engineer roles by employers actively sponsoring green cards, so you're applying to firms already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than pitching sponsorship cold to hiring managers unfamiliar with employment-based petitions.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated before applications
PERM job requirements often specify a U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization confirms your foreign architecture or engineering degree meets that standard, removing a common point of friction during DOL review.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 before negotiating your offer
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a national interest waiver, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Your priority date and wait time depend on which category your employer files under, so clarify this during offer negotiations, not after the petition is filed.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your prevailing wage tier
DOL assigns your role a wage level based on experience and supervision. If your employer files at Level I but your duties reflect a Level III role, the LCA can be challenged. Cross-check using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer submits the labor condition application.
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Find Architectural Engineer JobsArchitectural Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do architectural engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent, which fits most architectural engineers. EB-2 applies if your role requires an advanced degree or if you qualify for a national interest waiver based on your specialization. Your employer's PERM filing determines which category you enter.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for architectural engineers?
H-1B is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to a lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent and has no annual cap on petitions filed, though visa numbers for some countries face backlogs. PERM requires DOL-supervised recruitment and typically takes one to three years from start to permanent residency, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an architectural engineering role?
Your employer posts the position, conducts DOL-mandated recruitment, and documents that no qualified U.S. worker applied. If recruitment is unsuccessful, DOL certifies the PERM application. Your employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Once approved and your priority date becomes current, you file for adjustment of status or attend consular processing to receive your green card.
How can I find architectural engineer employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which AEC firms will engage with PERM. Targeting firms that have completed PERM certifications before is more efficient than approaching employers who have never sponsored a foreign national and may be unwilling to take on the process.
Does PE licensure affect my EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility as an architectural engineer?
PE licensure is not required for PERM eligibility, but it can strengthen an EB-2 case by supporting advanced qualification claims. If your employer's PERM job description lists licensure as a requirement, you must hold it at the time of filing. If it's listed as preferred, it doesn't affect your eligibility but may influence which wage level DOL assigns your position.
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