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Position Description:
Principal Manufacturing Engineer for Medtronic, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL. Responsible for coordinating and executing the Medtronic site Verification and Validation (V&V) deliverables, for supplier transfers within the Supplier Optimization group (Transfer Office) under the Operations Innovation team. Assist with defining Quality Impact Level (QIL) of supplier qualified product. Design assembly and holding fixtures, coordinate supplier fabrication, and develop protocols, reports, process instructions, preventive maintenance plans, and calibration schedules. Navigate the complexities of various government and industry regulations to include FDA 21 CFR part 820, European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Responsible for the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for supplier provided goods. Leverage IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification). Utilize Minitab and associated statistical tools including TMV (Test Method Validation), Capability (Ppk / Tolerance Intervals), and SPC (Statistical Process Control). Responsible for providing Control Plans, Process Flow Maps, and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). Coordinate the creation and approval of V&V protocols / reports to include top-level assembly or sub-assembly test acceptance criteria, sample sizes based on component/feature criticality, and sampling plans. Leverage AGILE, SAP, and ERP system knowledge based on Medtronic Operating Unit/site requirements. Execute First Article Inspection activities and summation of results. Update all BOM (Bill of Material) structure within the appropriate QMS (Quality Mgmt. System). Relocation assistance is not available for this position. #LI-DNI.
Basic Qualifications:
Masters’ Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field and five (5) years of experience as a manufacturing or design engineer for medical devices,
or,
Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field and seven (7) years of experience as a manufacturing or design engineer for medical devices.
Must possess at least five (5) years’ experience with each of the following:
- FDA 21 CFR part 820, EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and GMP
- PPAP and IQ/OQ/PQ
- Minitab, TMV, Capability (Ppk / Tolerance Intervals), and SPC
- Control Plan, Process Flow Map, and PFMEA
- Creation and approval of V&V protocols, reports for top-level assembly and sub-assembly test acceptance criteria, sample sizes based on component/feature criticality, and sampling plans
- AGILE, SAP, and ERP systems
- Executing First Article Inspection activities and summation of results
- Updating BOM structure within QMS
Salary: $144,000 to $184,800 per year
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Document progressive engineering credentials now
Gather performance reviews, project scopes, patents, and org charts that demonstrate progressive responsibility. PERM requires your employer to prove the role genuinely requires your qualifications, so a clear credential trail accelerates the prevailing wage determination and recruitment phase.
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Use Migrate Mate to identify manufacturers with active green card sponsorship histories for Principal Manufacturing Engineer roles. Targeting employers who have completed PERM filings before cuts your timeline risk compared to approaching companies with no prior employment-based sponsorship experience.
Align your SOC code before PERM begins
Principal Manufacturing Engineers typically fall under SOC 17-2112. Confirm your actual duties match that O*NET profile before your employer files the prevailing wage determination, because a misclassified SOC code can trigger a denial or delay at the DOL recruitment stage.
Target manufacturers with established immigration infrastructure
Defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and medical device companies regularly sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 candidates because they maintain in-house immigration counsel or retained law firms. Prioritizing these employers reduces the risk your offer is rescinded due to unfamiliarity with PERM compliance requirements.
Negotiate your offer letter around I-140 portability
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same-or-similar role without restarting the green card process. Ask your employer to confirm the job title and duties in the offer letter match your PERM-certified position description closely.
Understand per-country backlog impact before accepting an offer
Nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China can face multi-year waits even after I-140 approval due to per-country annual limits. Confirm your chargeability country and check the USCIS Visa Bulletin priority dates before committing to a sponsorship timeline with your prospective employer.
Green Card Principal Manufacturing Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer, while green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. For Principal Manufacturing Engineers, green card sponsorship requires your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and conduct a formal recruitment test before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. The process is longer but the outcome is permanent authorization to live and work in the United States.
Does a Principal Manufacturing Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Principal Manufacturing Engineer positions qualify for EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering. EB-3 applies when the employer defines the role as requiring a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience. Your employer's attorney will determine the category based on the actual minimum requirements listed in the PERM job description, not your personal credentials.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Principal Manufacturing Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based sponsorship histories for engineering roles, letting you focus your search on companies that have navigated the PERM and I-140 process before. Targeting employers with prior sponsorship experience reduces the likelihood of offer rescission caused by unfamiliarity with Department of Labor compliance requirements or PERM recruitment timelines.
How long does the PERM process take for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer position?
PERM labor certification involves a prevailing wage determination from the DOL's National Prevailing Wage Center, a mandatory recruitment period, and adjudication of the ETA Form 9089 at DOL. Total processing time varies based on DOL workload and whether an audit is triggered. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, and then you wait for a current priority date before filing for adjustment of status or consular processing. Per-country backlogs mean overall timelines differ significantly by nationality.
Can I change employers while my green card case is pending as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same-or-similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Separately, if your original employer's I-140 was approved, a new employer may be able to use that priority date on a new I-140 filing. Both provisions require careful documentation and are distinct rules that should not be conflated when negotiating with a prospective employer.