Metallurgical Engineer Green Card Jobs
Metallurgical engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document a domestic recruitment effort before filing. Materials science expertise, process engineering credentials, and advanced-degree backgrounds all strengthen your sponsorship case with U.S. manufacturers and mining operations.
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Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us. ATI is currently looking for a Metallurgical Engineer at our Cudahy, WI locations. The Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for developing materials application, forged product and manufacturing related technologies using fundamentals of engineering foundations and material science. A successful Metallurgical Engineer will review customer inquiries to assess ATI’s ability to achieve customer requirements. The Metallurgical Engineer will collaborate on cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance to troubleshoot and resolve issues when they arise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan and work on technology assessment and or development programs with an objective to improve productivity and quality, increase forged product performance, and develop products for increased market share.
- Provide technical input and metallurgical guidance with proper evaluation by applying fundamentals of materials science and engineering to the Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing staff for process design and production execution.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers and or internal Sales/ Marketing and Engineering teams to develop or qualify a new material to support market growth potential, forged component for increased market share, and predictive modeling capability as a value-add proposition to the customers to improve product performance.
- Plan and execute production-type special projects under contract with commercial or governmental customers.
- Participate, coordinate and guide project deliverables across forged products business locations and various ATI locations through periodic reports and informal meetings.
- Report and present the progress of key projects to the senior leadership from Engineering, Marketing/ Sales, Manufacturing, while assuring efforts are timely and within approved budget.
- Assist Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing as requested in all areas requiring metallurgical expertise including visits to customers, preparing proposals, and participation in meetings regarding specific parts or processes.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
- 2+ experience in a Manufacturing environment
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer competency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly motivated, organized with the ability to work as part of a team
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions. ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
INTRODUCTION
Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us. ATI is currently looking for a Metallurgical Engineer at our Cudahy, WI locations. The Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for developing materials application, forged product and manufacturing related technologies using fundamentals of engineering foundations and material science. A successful Metallurgical Engineer will review customer inquiries to assess ATI’s ability to achieve customer requirements. The Metallurgical Engineer will collaborate on cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance to troubleshoot and resolve issues when they arise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan and work on technology assessment and or development programs with an objective to improve productivity and quality, increase forged product performance, and develop products for increased market share.
- Provide technical input and metallurgical guidance with proper evaluation by applying fundamentals of materials science and engineering to the Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing staff for process design and production execution.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers and or internal Sales/ Marketing and Engineering teams to develop or qualify a new material to support market growth potential, forged component for increased market share, and predictive modeling capability as a value-add proposition to the customers to improve product performance.
- Plan and execute production-type special projects under contract with commercial or governmental customers.
- Participate, coordinate and guide project deliverables across forged products business locations and various ATI locations through periodic reports and informal meetings.
- Report and present the progress of key projects to the senior leadership from Engineering, Marketing/ Sales, Manufacturing, while assuring efforts are timely and within approved budget.
- Assist Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing as requested in all areas requiring metallurgical expertise including visits to customers, preparing proposals, and participation in meetings regarding specific parts or processes.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
- 2+ experience in a Manufacturing environment
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer competency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly motivated, organized with the ability to work as part of a team
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions. ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Metallurgical Engineer
Match your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM labor certifications list minimum education and experience requirements that must match your actual credentials exactly. A mismatch between your foreign degree equivalency and the posted job requirements is one of the most common reasons PERM applications stall before USCIS ever sees them.
Target industries with established PERM filing histories
Steel manufacturing, mining, aerospace materials, and semiconductor fabrication firms file PERM applications for metallurgical engineers regularly. Filtering your job search by employers with active DOL labor certification history puts you in front of hiring managers already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Get a foreign degree equivalency evaluation early
EB-3 skilled worker filings require your foreign engineering degree to be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Commission a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency before you start applying so the document is ready when an employer asks.
Understand prevailing wage tiers before salary negotiations
DOL assigns your role a Level I through Level IV prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search, and the employer must pay at or above that wage throughout the green card process. Knowing your expected wage tier for your specific job duties and location prevents late-stage offer complications.
Search green-card-specific roles through Migrate Mate
Most general job boards don't filter by employer sponsorship history. Migrate Mate lets you search metallurgical engineer roles by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity, so you spend less time chasing companies that decline to sponsor after the interview stage.
Ask employers about concurrent EB-2 and EB-3 filing
Some employers file both an EB-2 and EB-3 petition simultaneously for the same candidate, giving you two priority dates and preserving optionality if your qualifications are reassessed. Raise this during offer negotiations, not after PERM is already filed.
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Does a metallurgical engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials and the employer's job requirements. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or the employer pursues a National Interest Waiver for candidates with strong professional credentials. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in materials science, metallurgy, or a related engineering field. Your employer's PERM application must reflect whichever category applies to the actual job duties and your qualifications.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to annual lottery selection, which can delay or block employment entirely. The EB-2 and EB-3 green card process runs through PERM labor certification, then an I-140 immigrant petition, then adjustment of status or consular processing. It takes longer overall, typically two to four years for most nationalities, but results in permanent residency and carries no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 category level for most countries outside India and China.
What documentation should I prepare before a metallurgical engineer employer agrees to sponsor me?
Gather your foreign degree credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency, a detailed employment history showing progressive metallurgical responsibilities, and any professional engineering licenses or certifications relevant to the specific industry. Employers will need these documents to draft accurate PERM job requirements. Having them ready before the offer stage speeds up the labor certification filing timeline significantly and reduces back-and-forth with immigration counsel.
How do I find metallurgical engineer employers who actively file EB-2 and EB-3 petitions?
Migrate Mate aggregates job listings filtered by employers with verified employment-based green card filing histories, including metallurgical and materials engineering roles at manufacturers, mining companies, and defense contractors. Searching this way lets you prioritize outreach toward employers who have completed PERM filings before, rather than spending time on companies that are unfamiliar with the process or unlikely to commit to a multi-year sponsorship.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
Job portability under AC21 allows you to change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. For metallurgical engineers, roles in related materials or process engineering disciplines often qualify as sufficiently similar. USCIS evaluates portability on a case-by-case basis using the O*NET occupational classification as one reference point for comparing job duties.
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