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Manufacturing Process Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and electronics regularly sponsor foreign engineers for permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Process Engineer I is responsible for developing, implementing and supporting optimized manufacturing processes. This includes performing data and material analysis required to improve efficiency, product flow and determine root cause or provide other process insight. Assignments are generally less complex and are limited in scope and risk.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):
- Apply fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures to assigned projects
- Develop and implement optimized, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer, product or process specifications, quality requirements and standards while following a structured, in-house developmental process
- Follow disciplined product/process development and change control methods
- Develop manufacturing processes by understanding product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment vendors
- Provide hands-on technical support and training for manufacturing processes and personnel
- Review/approve requirements conveyed on customer prints and specifications to ensure clarity, comprehensiveness, and manufacturability. Accurately convey all customer-specific requirements on applicable manufacturing documentation to ensure that Production and Quality teams have visibility of the requirements
- Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost-reductions, quality improvements and process efficiency into the factory
- Author complete and comprehensive documentation including, but not limited to, engineering design documents and drawings, operating procedures and work instructions according to established quality management standards
- Evaluate and analyze process data in order to drive efficiency into the process or determine root cause and corrective actions
- Apply Statistical Process Control and Lean Manufacturing principles
- Provide input to project cost estimates, timelines and milestones
- Keep team members and leaders updated on project status, issues and risk mitigation items
- Function as an effective team member through collaboration, conflict resolution, encouragement, respectful interactions with co-workers, active listening, etc.
- Work independently on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field OR
- Associate degree in a technical field AND a professional certificate in an engineering, science, or technical discipline
- Hands-on mechanical knowledge and experience
- Communicates in a clear, organized, and professional manner in both written and oral form
- Electrical and/or software development knowledge is a plus
- Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities
SHIFT/SITE:
Monday-Friday
1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm
5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY
This position is contingent upon contract award
WAGE DISCLOSURE:
The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.
The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.
$62,500 - $85,000 annually
Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
JOB SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Process Engineer I is responsible for developing, implementing and supporting optimized manufacturing processes. This includes performing data and material analysis required to improve efficiency, product flow and determine root cause or provide other process insight. Assignments are generally less complex and are limited in scope and risk.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):
- Apply fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures to assigned projects
- Develop and implement optimized, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer, product or process specifications, quality requirements and standards while following a structured, in-house developmental process
- Follow disciplined product/process development and change control methods
- Develop manufacturing processes by understanding product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment vendors
- Provide hands-on technical support and training for manufacturing processes and personnel
- Review/approve requirements conveyed on customer prints and specifications to ensure clarity, comprehensiveness, and manufacturability. Accurately convey all customer-specific requirements on applicable manufacturing documentation to ensure that Production and Quality teams have visibility of the requirements
- Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost-reductions, quality improvements and process efficiency into the factory
- Author complete and comprehensive documentation including, but not limited to, engineering design documents and drawings, operating procedures and work instructions according to established quality management standards
- Evaluate and analyze process data in order to drive efficiency into the process or determine root cause and corrective actions
- Apply Statistical Process Control and Lean Manufacturing principles
- Provide input to project cost estimates, timelines and milestones
- Keep team members and leaders updated on project status, issues and risk mitigation items
- Function as an effective team member through collaboration, conflict resolution, encouragement, respectful interactions with co-workers, active listening, etc.
- Work independently on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field OR
- Associate degree in a technical field AND a professional certificate in an engineering, science, or technical discipline
- Hands-on mechanical knowledge and experience
- Communicates in a clear, organized, and professional manner in both written and oral form
- Electrical and/or software development knowledge is a plus
- Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities
SHIFT/SITE:
Monday-Friday
1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm
5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY
This position is contingent upon contract award
WAGE DISCLOSURE:
The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.
The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.
$62,500 - $85,000 annually
Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Process Engineer
Document your degree equivalency early
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before applying. USCIS accepts foreign degrees for EB-2 and EB-3, but a NACES-member evaluation report prevents delays at the I-140 stage.
Target manufacturers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data for companies that have filed labor certifications for process engineer roles. Employers already familiar with PERM timelines are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process due to administrative surprises.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track before accepting an offer
If you hold a master's degree in engineering or a related field, ask whether the employer will sponsor under EB-2. EB-2 skips a longer backlog for most nationalities and can significantly shorten your path to a green card.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search by job title and filter for verified green card sponsorship on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces manufacturing companies with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history for process engineering roles, saving you weeks of manual research.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier matches your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before your offer is finalized. Your employer's PERM-certified wage must meet or exceed this figure, and a mismatch can require a new filing.
Ask how the employer handles PERM during layoffs or restructuring
Manufacturing companies restructure more often than sectors like software. Before signing, confirm whether the company has a policy for continuing green card sponsorship if the sponsoring manager or business unit changes during your multi-year PERM process.
Green Card Manufacturing Process Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Process Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the position requirements and your credentials. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree, which covers most process engineer positions. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can justify a National Interest Waiver, which is rare in manufacturing but possible for specialized process development work.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, so you can lose status even if your employer wants to keep you. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months, and the full process from PERM to green card approval often runs two to five years for most nationalities.
Which manufacturing industries sponsor process engineers most frequently?
Automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, and consumer electronics manufacturers file the largest volume of PERM cases for process engineers. These sectors rely heavily on specialized production knowledge that can be difficult to source domestically, making them more experienced with the full PERM and I-140 sponsorship cycle and more willing to absorb the multi-year timeline.
How can I find Manufacturing Process Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for roles with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, including EB-2 and EB-3 filings. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a foreign worker, which is a common and costly mistake for professionals beginning the PERM process.
Can my employer start PERM while I am on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is strongly advisable. Your employer can file PERM while you hold valid H-1B status, and the two processes run in parallel. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days, you gain additional flexibility even if you change roles or employers during the process.