H-1B Visa Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely within specialty occupation territory: the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Employers file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now, can't imagine living without. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.
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APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Responsible for designing precision assembly and measurement processes for Apple products. Perform the research and development on new technologies necessary to tackle complex assembly and automation problems that have a direct impact on the quality and delivery of Apple products. Design, implement, and scale automated and semi-automated solutions based upon sound engineering principles and the technologies developed for a specific application. Develop new and improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering to improve quality and efficiency. Organize cross-functional reviews of the machine requirements, design, qualification and capability. Be responsible for data analysis reports to communicate machine capability to the multifunctional teams. Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFPs) that documents the design requirements of the automated equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation and qualification for acceptance at machine supplier facility and contract manufacturer’s factory. Drive machine qualification includes correlation, process capability (CP/CPK) and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R). Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with machine suppliers and contract manufacturers in order to solve complex manufacturing issues. International Travel Required 30%. 40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $163,500 - $246,200/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
- Designing and implementing machine qualification requirements, design of experiments, and failure analysis.
- Utilizing tolerance analysis for parts and assemblies.
- Utilizing machine qualifications including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility to validate equipment.
- Experience with cost reduction, project management, and engineering design.
- Utilization of GD&T principles in product and machine design.
- Utilizing NX, SolidWorks CAD or ProE for product and machine design.
- Experience with robotics (6-axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC and PC-based control systems for automation design.
- Application of optical principles as they relate to CCD cameras, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and critical alignment machines for automation design.
- Understanding of liquid adhesives, PSAs and VHBs as used in automated design.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- N/A
This position is not subject to the application limits.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now, can't imagine living without. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.
DESCRIPTION
APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Responsible for designing precision assembly and measurement processes for Apple products. Perform the research and development on new technologies necessary to tackle complex assembly and automation problems that have a direct impact on the quality and delivery of Apple products. Design, implement, and scale automated and semi-automated solutions based upon sound engineering principles and the technologies developed for a specific application. Develop new and improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering to improve quality and efficiency. Organize cross-functional reviews of the machine requirements, design, qualification and capability. Be responsible for data analysis reports to communicate machine capability to the multifunctional teams. Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFPs) that documents the design requirements of the automated equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation and qualification for acceptance at machine supplier facility and contract manufacturer’s factory. Drive machine qualification includes correlation, process capability (CP/CPK) and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R). Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with machine suppliers and contract manufacturers in order to solve complex manufacturing issues. International Travel Required 30%. 40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $163,500 - $246,200/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
- Designing and implementing machine qualification requirements, design of experiments, and failure analysis.
- Utilizing tolerance analysis for parts and assemblies.
- Utilizing machine qualifications including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility to validate equipment.
- Experience with cost reduction, project management, and engineering design.
- Utilization of GD&T principles in product and machine design.
- Utilizing NX, SolidWorks CAD or ProE for product and machine design.
- Experience with robotics (6-axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC and PC-based control systems for automation design.
- Application of optical principles as they relate to CCD cameras, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and critical alignment machines for automation design.
- Understanding of liquid adhesives, PSAs and VHBs as used in automated design.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- N/A
This position is not subject to the application limits.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Map your degree to your specialty
USCIS evaluates whether your engineering degree directly relates to the manufacturing duties in the job description. Pull the O*NET profile for your target SOC code and align your resume's technical competencies to the listed specialty tasks before applying.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro before you enter salary negotiations so you understand the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Target manufacturers with multi-site LCA experience
Advanced manufacturing roles often require presence at multiple facilities or supplier plants. Each worksite needs its own certified LCA, so employers already familiar with multi-location filings handle your situation far more efficiently than those filing for the first time.
Find sponsors through verified LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify manufacturers with documented H-1B visa LCA filings for engineering roles. Targeting employers with an active filing track record shortens the sponsorship conversation and signals genuine experience with the process rather than theoretical willingness.
Front-load your credentials package early
Gather your engineering transcripts, any ABET accreditation documentation, and professional certifications before the offer stage. USCIS RFEs for advanced manufacturing roles frequently challenge specialty occupation status, and a complete credential package reduces the employer's response burden significantly.
Clarify cap-exempt status with defense contractors
Some advanced manufacturing roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government contractors qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions. If your target employer holds qualifying government contracts, ask HR whether the position falls outside the annual cap selection process.
H-1B Visa Advanced Manufacturing Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or a closely related engineering discipline, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. USCIS reviews the specific job duties and the degree requirement stated in the offer letter, so the job description must reflect degree-level complexity rather than general production oversight.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for manufacturing engineering roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on manufacturers that have already navigated the DOL and USCIS filing process for engineering positions, rather than approaching companies that may be unfamiliar with H-1B sponsorship requirements entirely.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm assigned to a different plant or customer site mid-employment?
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin working there. If your employer deploys you to a facility not covered by your original LCA, they must file an amended or new LCA for that location. Failing to do so puts both your status and the employer's compliance record at risk, so confirm the process with HR before any worksite change.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new advanced manufacturing employer without restarting the clock?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided you are currently in valid H-1B status. Any remaining time on your six-year maximum carries over, so you don't restart the clock when switching employers within the same visa category.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer job offer?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Manufacturing wages vary considerably by metro area, so the floor in rural Ohio differs from the floor in Silicon Valley. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target location to verify the threshold before accepting an offer.