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Process Development Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for degreed engineers, with employers filing PERM labor certification through DOL before petitioning USCIS. Priority dates and country-of-birth backlogs vary, so starting sponsorship discussions early in your job search matters.
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Job ID 59749
Funktionsbereich Forschung & Entwicklung
Vollzeit/Teilzeit Vollzeit
Einstiegslevel Berufserfahrene
Engineer III - Process Development
Heraeus Medevio
Location
Fridley – Minnesota
Permanent
Full Time
Position Summary
As part of the process development team, The Process Development Engineer II will be responsible for creating robust and sustainable manufacturing processes for medical components and devices. As a Process Development Engineer III, you will provide technical leadership for the commercial release of products to production by working cross-functionally through the Medevio product development process. Success in this position requires hands-on process work, data analysis, customer communication, coordination and documentation.
We are open to hiring at an Engineer III or Senior EIII level. This position will be based out of Fridley, MN but will require movement between both that site and the White Bear Lake, MN location.
What You’ll Do Every Day:
- Lead in the execution of the process design, development, and validation activities for medical devices through the product development process.
- Demonstrates consistent understanding in determining solutions for complex problems, process selection decisions, and technical challenges.
- Utilizes process characterization skills and tools such as Design on Experiments (DOE), pFMEA, DFM, and statistics to make data driven decisions.
- Ensure that proper technical processes are developed, implemented, maintained, and documented to successfully introduce new products into manufacturing.
- Lead new tooling/fixturing & equipment identification, procurement, and installation. Drive execution of these activities to document, qualify or verify tooling or equipment for use.
- Creates or leverages documents such as process validation protocols or engineering studies that demonstrate technical rationale for associated decision.
- Willing and able to mentor other engineers and promote a culture of feedback.
- Works collaboratively with technicians and operators on the production floor to solve technical problems.
- Establishes regional relationships and collaborates to ensure best practices utilized.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field strongly preferred; other relevant postsecondary education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required; 1 year of relevant experience may be substituted for a graduated degree and 3 years for a doctorate degree.
- Manufacturing or Process Development experience in one or more of the following highly desired: medical devices (delivery systems or catheters), micro-assembly, reflow, laser ablation/welding/marking.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Process Development Engineering.
- Able to make complex data driven decisions utilizing statistics.
- Experience with process validation, installation qualification, and engineering deliverables from the product development process.
- Able to identify, execute, and communicate on any technical and/or project workstreams.
- Able to communicate complex technical concepts to all audiences including senior management, production employees, and customers.
- Demonstrated ability to develop cross-functional relationships and influence to drive results.
- Demonstrates strong leadership in communicating and championing the need for continuous improvements and continued change to meet company needs.
- Must be willing and able to travel between Fridley, MN and White Bear Lake, MN sites, as needed.
Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $100,000 and $117,000 based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity. This position is bonus eligible, with a target bonus of 10%. Our total compensation package includes eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement, paid parental leave and paid time off.
Candidates, interested in requisition 59749, are invited to apply online or contact Abigail Olson for further questions – both will of course be treated confidentially.
ReqID: 59749
INTRODUCTION
Job ID 59749
Funktionsbereich Forschung & Entwicklung
Vollzeit/Teilzeit Vollzeit
Einstiegslevel Berufserfahrene
Engineer III - Process Development
Heraeus Medevio
Location
Fridley – Minnesota
Permanent
Full Time
Position Summary
As part of the process development team, The Process Development Engineer II will be responsible for creating robust and sustainable manufacturing processes for medical components and devices. As a Process Development Engineer III, you will provide technical leadership for the commercial release of products to production by working cross-functionally through the Medevio product development process. Success in this position requires hands-on process work, data analysis, customer communication, coordination and documentation.
We are open to hiring at an Engineer III or Senior EIII level. This position will be based out of Fridley, MN but will require movement between both that site and the White Bear Lake, MN location.
What You’ll Do Every Day:
- Lead in the execution of the process design, development, and validation activities for medical devices through the product development process.
- Demonstrates consistent understanding in determining solutions for complex problems, process selection decisions, and technical challenges.
- Utilizes process characterization skills and tools such as Design on Experiments (DOE), pFMEA, DFM, and statistics to make data driven decisions.
- Ensure that proper technical processes are developed, implemented, maintained, and documented to successfully introduce new products into manufacturing.
- Lead new tooling/fixturing & equipment identification, procurement, and installation. Drive execution of these activities to document, qualify or verify tooling or equipment for use.
- Creates or leverages documents such as process validation protocols or engineering studies that demonstrate technical rationale for associated decision.
- Willing and able to mentor other engineers and promote a culture of feedback.
- Works collaboratively with technicians and operators on the production floor to solve technical problems.
- Establishes regional relationships and collaborates to ensure best practices utilized.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field strongly preferred; other relevant postsecondary education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required; 1 year of relevant experience may be substituted for a graduated degree and 3 years for a doctorate degree.
- Manufacturing or Process Development experience in one or more of the following highly desired: medical devices (delivery systems or catheters), micro-assembly, reflow, laser ablation/welding/marking.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Process Development Engineering.
- Able to make complex data driven decisions utilizing statistics.
- Experience with process validation, installation qualification, and engineering deliverables from the product development process.
- Able to identify, execute, and communicate on any technical and/or project workstreams.
- Able to communicate complex technical concepts to all audiences including senior management, production employees, and customers.
- Demonstrated ability to develop cross-functional relationships and influence to drive results.
- Demonstrates strong leadership in communicating and championing the need for continuous improvements and continued change to meet company needs.
- Must be willing and able to travel between Fridley, MN and White Bear Lake, MN sites, as needed.
Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $100,000 and $117,000 based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity. This position is bonus eligible, with a target bonus of 10%. Our total compensation package includes eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement, paid parental leave and paid time off.
Candidates, interested in requisition 59749, are invited to apply online or contact Abigail Olson for further questions – both will of course be treated confidentially.
ReqID: 59749
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Process Development Engineer
Document your process engineering credentials precisely
PERM requires your job duties and minimum requirements to match your actual qualifications. Gather transcripts, professional licenses, and project portfolios that clearly link your degree field to process development work, since DOL auditors scrutinize qualification mismatches closely.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and chemical manufacturers sponsor process engineers at higher rates than general industrial employers. Search the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have filed PERM cases for your SOC code before applying, so you prioritize realistic sponsorship opportunities.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring roles
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters Process Development Engineer openings by green card sponsorship history, letting you focus your applications on employers who have already navigated PERM for this role type.
Request EB-2 sponsorship if your role requires an advanced degree
If your position requires a master's degree or equivalent in chemical, materials, or biomedical engineering, ask your employer to file under EB-2 rather than EB-3. EB-2 priority dates for most countries move faster than EB-3, which can shorten your overall wait significantly.
Verify your job description satisfies specialty occupation standards
PERM filings for process engineers sometimes fail when job duties include general manufacturing tasks that don't require a specific degree. Work with your employer to ensure the position description in the I-140 petition reflects the specialized engineering functions you actually perform.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer negotiation
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your role before PERM is filed, and your offered salary must meet or exceed it. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code, then cross-reference wage levels on the OFLC Wage Search so you negotiate an offer that clears the DOL threshold.
Green Card Process Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Development Engineer role qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 covers the role when the employer requires a master's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. EB-3 applies when a bachelor's degree meets the minimum requirements. The distinction matters because EB-2 priority dates move faster for most nationalities, and the PERM labor certification requirements are the same for both categories.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery and a six-year cap, while green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 18 to 24 months before USCIS adjudicates the I-140, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a visa that requires renewal or reapplication.
Where can I find Process Development Engineer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters engineering roles specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have already filed PERM cases for process engineering positions rather than guessing from a general job listing. Focusing on companies in pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and specialty chemicals gives you the strongest pool of realistic sponsorship candidates.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Process Development Engineer?
Your employer files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL after conducting a mandatory recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers were available. DOL reviews whether the prevailing wage offered meets the rate for your SOC code and whether the job duties genuinely require a degreed engineer. Audits are common for technical roles, so thorough documentation of your qualifications and the employer's recruitment efforts is critical.
How does country of birth affect the green card timeline for engineers in this role?
Nationals of India and China face multi-year or decade-long priority date backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories because USCIS caps employment-based green cards per country annually. Engineers from other countries typically face much shorter waits. Filing your I-140 as early as possible locks in an earlier priority date, which determines your place in the queue regardless of how long PERM itself takes.