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R&D Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Advanced-degree candidates often qualify for EB-2, while EB-3 covers degreed professionals in research and development engineering.
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Making displays foldable? Help hearts beat with micro-particles? Work on solutions involving precious metals? At Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 15,100 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry.
Heraeus Quartz North America has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer III to join our Research and Development team in Buford, GA. In this role, you will be responsible for providing engineering design and technical services to the R&D department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrial mechanical engineering and experience with managing mechanical intensive capital projects. You will play a critical role in developing, implementing and improving processes in order to meet R&D project demands, while improving efficiency, productivity, costs, and quality.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Upgrade existing mechanical legacy systems, develop new systems for R&D/Production processes.
- Work with technicians and operators on a shop floor level during installation and commissioning of mechanical systems.
- Design and engineer sophisticated mechanical systems using Autodesk-inventor or the like.
- Provide hands on troubleshooting and technical support.
- Manage mechanical upgrade & design intensive R&D capital projects.
- Provide training to operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
- Work cross functionally with Engineering, controls engineers, process engineers, operations, and outside contractors to design, install, and commission manufacturing solutions for new processes and products.
- Collect, evaluate, and analyze process data to evaluate the effectiveness of the mechanical systems.
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial mechanical engineering experience is required.
- Experience in industrial R&D process development, including process improvement, scale-up, and/or troubleshooting—is preferred.
- Experience with mechanical intensive capital projects.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Inventor or the like) and troubleshooting mechanical system.
- Ability to create and interpret sophisticated mechanical drawings.
- Must be able and willing to work on shop floor during troubleshooting or project execution.
- Ability to communicate across functional areas and across levels of expertise.
- Flexible to work long hours and occasionally during non-standard working hours.
- Experience with high temperature or glass manufacture processing is preferred.
- US Work Authorization required.
Curious? Apply now!
Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire. Learn more at www.e-verify.gov
Any further questions?
If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.
Keywords: Industrial Manufacturing, R&D, Mechanical Design, Process Engineering
INTRODUCTION
Making displays foldable? Help hearts beat with micro-particles? Work on solutions involving precious metals? At Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 15,100 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry.
Heraeus Quartz North America has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer III to join our Research and Development team in Buford, GA. In this role, you will be responsible for providing engineering design and technical services to the R&D department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrial mechanical engineering and experience with managing mechanical intensive capital projects. You will play a critical role in developing, implementing and improving processes in order to meet R&D project demands, while improving efficiency, productivity, costs, and quality.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Upgrade existing mechanical legacy systems, develop new systems for R&D/Production processes.
- Work with technicians and operators on a shop floor level during installation and commissioning of mechanical systems.
- Design and engineer sophisticated mechanical systems using Autodesk-inventor or the like.
- Provide hands on troubleshooting and technical support.
- Manage mechanical upgrade & design intensive R&D capital projects.
- Provide training to operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
- Work cross functionally with Engineering, controls engineers, process engineers, operations, and outside contractors to design, install, and commission manufacturing solutions for new processes and products.
- Collect, evaluate, and analyze process data to evaluate the effectiveness of the mechanical systems.
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial mechanical engineering experience is required.
- Experience in industrial R&D process development, including process improvement, scale-up, and/or troubleshooting—is preferred.
- Experience with mechanical intensive capital projects.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Inventor or the like) and troubleshooting mechanical system.
- Ability to create and interpret sophisticated mechanical drawings.
- Must be able and willing to work on shop floor during troubleshooting or project execution.
- Ability to communicate across functional areas and across levels of expertise.
- Flexible to work long hours and occasionally during non-standard working hours.
- Experience with high temperature or glass manufacture processing is preferred.
- US Work Authorization required.
Curious? Apply now!
Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire. Learn more at www.e-verify.gov
Any further questions?
If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.
Keywords: Industrial Manufacturing, R&D, Mechanical Design, Process Engineering
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Align your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM requires your education and experience to match the employer's minimum requirements exactly. Request a copy of the draft job description before filing begins so your degree, field of study, and years of experience align with what DOL will certify.
Target R&D-heavy employers with established PERM pipelines
Pharmaceutical, semiconductor, aerospace, and defense companies file PERM petitions regularly for R&D Engineering roles. Look for employers with dedicated immigration counsel or in-house HR teams, which signals an existing green card process rather than a first-time sponsorship attempt.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring green cards
Migrate Mate surfaces R&D Engineer positions at companies with verified green card sponsorship history, saving you from filtering out non-sponsoring roles manually. Search by job title and location to see active EB-2 and EB-3 filings for this occupation.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation under EB-2
EB-2 eligibility requires your R&D position to require an advanced degree as a standard industry requirement. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific engineering specialty to document that a master's or higher is the normal entry requirement for similar roles.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Get written confirmation of sponsorship before signing an offer letter. Ask specifically whether the employer will file PERM, cover attorney fees, and commit to an I-140 filing after PERM certification, since verbal assurances aren't enforceable once you've accepted.
Check prevailing wage early using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your R&D Engineer role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you can flag wage discrepancies that could delay or invalidate the PERM filing later.
Green Card R D Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an R&D Engineer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most R&D Engineer positions qualify for EB-2 when the role genuinely requires a master's degree or higher as a standard industry requirement, which is common in semiconductor, biotech, and defense research. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3. Your employer's attorney will request a prevailing wage determination from DOL to confirm the appropriate category before filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for R&D Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary, renewable work visa subject to an annual lottery with no guarantee of selection. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer, often 18 to 36 months or more from start to approval, but it permanently resolves your status rather than requiring repeated renewals.
How can I find R&D Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for R&D Engineer roles at companies with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Many job postings don't explicitly advertise green card sponsorship even when the employer does sponsor, so filtering by actual PERM filing history gives you a more accurate picture than relying on job description language alone.
What documentation does my employer need for PERM labor certification in an R&D Engineer role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. For R&D roles, documentation typically includes placement ads, interview records, and written rejection reasons for each U.S. applicant. Your job duties, minimum requirements, and offered wage must all match the certified position exactly, since USCIS will cross-reference the I-140 petition against the PERM application.
Can I change employers or projects while my R&D Engineer green card is pending?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar R&D role without restarting the process, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Changing employers before I-140 approval generally requires your new employer to restart PERM from scratch, losing the original priority date.