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Process Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals or EB-3 for skilled workers with a bachelor's degree. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, making manufacturing, chemical, and semiconductor companies active petitioners for this occupation.
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NASHVILLE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Process Engineer
Exempt: X
Non-Exempt:
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Approved by:
Date Approved:
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Process Engineer will be responsible for end to end processes related to CCBU operation. The Process Engineer will develop processes and identify the equipment required to establish best in class manufacturing operation in parallel with defining routings, physical and systemic process flows. The Engineer will be responsible for the identification, evaluation, selection, procurement, and qualification of equipment utilized in the CCBU Operation.
Develop and implement process improvements to improve product and process quality, output, cycle time, productivity and equipment downtime. Support new product introduction and processes into production. Develop the process for the introduction of new products and changes to operations. Resolve daily production issues with short and long-term solutions. Identify and implement new methods or equipment aimed at improvements in yields, turnaround time, reliability and costs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads physical and systemic process improvement projects including the direction of project teams to support continuous process improvements. Includes but not limited to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing implementation, DOE.
- Responsible for process control and support for service and repair area.
- Responsible for evaluating current process and working to develop and implement process improvements on an ongoing basis to ensure optimal efficiency and quality.
- Validate and test process effectiveness and improvements through the use of normal engineering techniques, design of experiments, data analysis and statistical analysis.
- Provide leadership in customer quality and efficiency efforts by working with support teams to improve cycle times and reduce defects.
- Develop proven flows and operator work instructions.
- Perform Cost Analysis & provide Cost Improvement ideas for the production & service areas.
- Ability to perform Time Studies across all areas.
- Train appropriate personnel in all aspects of the facility; as it pertains to processes, procedures and instructions.
- Continuous Improvement – drive quality improvement, productivity improvement, scrap reduction, and other cost reduction efforts, through process improvement initiatives.
- Problem solving – investigate and recommend solutions for production, service and product related quality, manufacturing or process issues.
- Utilizes technology to improve, streamline and automate manufacturing process.
- Plan, implement, set up and monitor equipment used to automate manufacturing process.
- Develop and design automation concepts, choosing and programming a controller and ensuring the proper communication between the actuators connected to the controller. Simulating, installing, testing and managing electrical or mechanical automation and finally monitoring the automation processes on an ongoing basis.
- Develop measures of process control.
- Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance procedures.
- Document production processes.
- Identify process capabilities and limitations and make recommendations and implement process improvements.
- Investigate and quantify the manufacturability and serviceability of new and existing products.
- Work with product development engineers during and after product introduction to improve product performance.
- Troubleshoot and solve various manufacturing and service problems.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial or related engineering field and 2 years of manufacturing, process or industrial engineering experience with automated assembling equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PC skills including Windows, MS Work, MS Excel, MS Access, AutoCAD or related software.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must possess strong leadership skills and able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of management and employees.
- Must be a team player that can work efficiently under minimal supervision.
- Ability to function and execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Small component electro/mechanical manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Occasional travel, sometimes to Asia is required.
- Knowledge of development and improvement of work processes related to electro-mechanical assemblies is a plus.
- Knowledge of design and implementation of engineering experiments.
- Creative problem-solving ability and strong communication skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment.
GENERAL SKILLS
- Detail oriented.
- Analytical abilities.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Must be self-motivated with ability to use own initiative.
- Flexibility to change direction frequently and with little notice.
- Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent planning and organization abilities.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for manufacturing automated equipment.
- Able to complete projects under tight deadlines, even when there are competing requirements and changes in assignments.
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Good visual color perception.
- Able to stand, stoop and bend.
- Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for long periods.
- Able to work in warehouse environment with no central heat or air.
- Able to sit at desk and use/view computer for prolonged periods of time, up to 8 hours daily.
- Able to speak into and use a telephone for prolonged periods, up to 8 hours daily.
- Able to operate a pallet jack and/or forklift.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hectic, fast paced.
- Fast paced with multi-level distractions.
- Professional, yet casual work environment.
- Office environment.
- Warehouse environment.
LI-DNI
Able to Lift 50 Pounds repetitively; Able to Communicate in English, Able to use Computer; Able to Support Saturday
QUANTA MANUFACTURING
NASHVILLE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Process Engineer
Exempt: X
Non-Exempt:
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Approved by:
Date Approved:
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Process Engineer will be responsible for end to end processes related to CCBU operation. The Process Engineer will develop processes and identify the equipment required to establish best in class manufacturing operation in parallel with defining routings, physical and systemic process flows. The Engineer will be responsible for the identification, evaluation, selection, procurement, and qualification of equipment utilized in the CCBU Operation.
Develop and implement process improvements to improve product and process quality, output, cycle time, productivity and equipment downtime. Support new product introduction and processes into production. Develop the process for the introduction of new products and changes to operations. Resolve daily production issues with short and long-term solutions. Identify and implement new methods or equipment aimed at improvements in yields, turnaround time, reliability and costs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads physical and systemic process improvement projects including the direction of project teams to support continuous process improvements. Includes but not limited to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing implementation, DOE.
- Responsible for process control and support for service and repair area.
- Responsible for evaluating current process and working to develop and implement process improvements on an ongoing basis to ensure optimal efficiency and quality.
- Validate and test process effectiveness and improvements through the use of normal engineering techniques, design of experiments, data analysis and statistical analysis.
- Provide leadership in customer quality and efficiency efforts by working with support teams to improve cycle times and reduce defects.
- Develop proven flows and operator work instructions.
- Perform Cost Analysis & provide Cost Improvement ideas for the production & service areas.
- Ability to perform Time Studies across all areas.
- Train appropriate personnel in all aspects of the facility; as it pertains to processes, procedures and instructions.
- Continuous Improvement – drive quality improvement, productivity improvement, scrap reduction, and other cost reduction efforts, through process improvement initiatives.
- Problem solving – investigate and recommend solutions for production, service and product related quality, manufacturing or process issues.
- Utilizes technology to improve, streamline and automate manufacturing process.
- Plan, implement, set up and monitor equipment used to automate manufacturing process.
- Develop and design automation concepts, choosing and programming a controller and ensuring the proper communication between the actuators connected to the controller. Simulating, installing, testing and managing electrical or mechanical automation and finally monitoring the automation processes on an ongoing basis.
- Develop measures of process control.
- Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance procedures.
- Document production processes.
- Identify process capabilities and limitations and make recommendations and implement process improvements.
- Investigate and quantify the manufacturability and serviceability of new and existing products.
- Work with product development engineers during and after product introduction to improve product performance.
- Troubleshoot and solve various manufacturing and service problems.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial or related engineering field and 2 years of manufacturing, process or industrial engineering experience with automated assembling equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PC skills including Windows, MS Work, MS Excel, MS Access, AutoCAD or related software.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must possess strong leadership skills and able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of management and employees.
- Must be a team player that can work efficiently under minimal supervision.
- Ability to function and execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Small component electro/mechanical manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Occasional travel, sometimes to Asia is required.
- Knowledge of development and improvement of work processes related to electro-mechanical assemblies is a plus.
- Knowledge of design and implementation of engineering experiments.
- Creative problem-solving ability and strong communication skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment.
GENERAL SKILLS
- Detail oriented.
- Analytical abilities.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Must be self-motivated with ability to use own initiative.
- Flexibility to change direction frequently and with little notice.
- Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent planning and organization abilities.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for manufacturing automated equipment.
- Able to complete projects under tight deadlines, even when there are competing requirements and changes in assignments.
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Good visual color perception.
- Able to stand, stoop and bend.
- Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for long periods.
- Able to work in warehouse environment with no central heat or air.
- Able to sit at desk and use/view computer for prolonged periods of time, up to 8 hours daily.
- Able to speak into and use a telephone for prolonged periods, up to 8 hours daily.
- Able to operate a pallet jack and/or forklift.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hectic, fast paced.
- Fast paced with multi-level distractions.
- Professional, yet casual work environment.
- Office environment.
- Warehouse environment.
LI-DNI
Able to Lift 50 Pounds repetitively; Able to Communicate in English, Able to use Computer; Able to Support Saturday
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Process Engineer
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, professional engineering licenses, and any published process optimization results before applying. PERM requires employers to verify your qualifications meet the minimum requirements listed in the labor certification, so gaps in documentation slow the petition.
Target PERM-experienced hiring managers directly
Manufacturing, semiconductor, and chemical processing companies file PERM petitions regularly. Ask recruiters whether their engineering team has an in-house immigration coordinator, which signals an established sponsorship pipeline rather than a first-time process.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Process Engineer openings by employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. Sorting by EB-3 petition activity helps you focus applications on companies already familiar with PERM timelines and prevailing wage requirements.
Verify prevailing wage requirements for your region
Your employer must pay the DOL-determined prevailing wage for Process Engineer roles in the work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level II or Level III wage tiers before negotiating an offer, since underpayment disqualifies a PERM application.
Negotiate EB-2 classification when your degree qualifies
If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, push for EB-2 filing rather than EB-3. EB-2 bypasses the broader recruitment advertising requirements and can shorten priority date waits for nationals from most countries.
Understand concurrent filing if your priority date is current
Once USCIS approves the I-140, you may file I-485 adjustment of status concurrently if your country's priority date is current. For EB-3 filers from non-backlogged countries, this can compress the total green card timeline significantly compared to consular processing.
Green Card Process Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Process Engineer roles can qualify under both categories. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive, specialized experience that your employer documents in the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Process Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary, lottery-dependent work visa with a three-year initial period. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The PERM process takes longer upfront because DOL requires documented recruitment efforts, but approval results in a permanent immigrant benefit rather than a renewable temporary status.
How long does the EB-3 green card process typically take for a Process Engineer?
PERM labor certification with DOL currently averages several months to over a year depending on whether an audit is triggered. After PERM approval, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, which takes additional months under standard processing. For nationals from countries without significant EB-3 backlogs, concurrent I-485 filing can follow quickly. Indian and Chinese nationals face longer waits due to per-country limits.
What PERM recruitment requirements apply when an employer sponsors a Process Engineer?
DOL requires employers to conduct good-faith recruitment to test whether qualified U.S. workers are available before certifying the position for a foreign national. For professional roles like Process Engineer, this includes print and online job ads, internal postings, and documentation that any U.S. applicants were lawfully rejected. The job requirements in ads must match exactly what appears in the PERM application.
Where can I find Process Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Process Engineer openings filtered specifically by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Generic job boards don't filter for immigration sponsorship intent, so you waste applications on employers who won't file PERM. Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have sponsored similar engineering roles, letting you prioritize outreach where sponsorship is already an established practice.