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H-1B visa jobs for Associate Mechanical Engineers are widely sponsored because the role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Employers file a Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition on your behalf, covering your first three years with extension options.
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This position reports to:
Engineering Supervisor
Job Advert
Your role and responsibilities
ABB Distribution Solutions empowers smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control, and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. Across multiple energy-intensive industries, the business provides customers with end-to-end product and service solutions that help ensure the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure.
The Mechanical Designer is an engineering position responsible for creating mechanical designs for electrical distribution equipment, specifically ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear. This position works on low complexity orders and special designs, utilizing 3D modeling and CAD tools to develop engineering solutions. The role requires professional thinking and decision-making about designs.
The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite
This role contributes to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in Mebane, NC.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Develop mechanical BOMs (Bills of Materials) for assigned projects.
- Release mechanical BOMs to ERP system for assigned orders.
- Create 3D models and drawings for new requisition special designs using Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent platforms.
- Create part numbers and drawings for customers’ doors and panels.
- Utilize 3D modeling to design engineering solutions, including drawings and calculations according to contractual specifications.
- Manage PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system and publish new designs.
- Create or review engineering drawings, specifications, and plans required by manufacturing, fabrication, or construction.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 0 or more years of experience in Customer Application Engineering or Engineering Design.
- Proficient with AutoCAD (recent version) or equivalent computer aided design platform. Computer Aided Design certification or degree preferred.
- Familiar and have practical experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP, Windchill and other applicable software.
- Experience with 3D design including use of Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent design platform.
- Candidates must already have work authorization to work in the US.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Engineering Supervisor
Job Advert
Your role and responsibilities
ABB Distribution Solutions empowers smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control, and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. Across multiple energy-intensive industries, the business provides customers with end-to-end product and service solutions that help ensure the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure.
The Mechanical Designer is an engineering position responsible for creating mechanical designs for electrical distribution equipment, specifically ANSI Air Insulated Switchgear. This position works on low complexity orders and special designs, utilizing 3D modeling and CAD tools to develop engineering solutions. The role requires professional thinking and decision-making about designs.
The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite
This role contributes to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in Mebane, NC.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Develop mechanical BOMs (Bills of Materials) for assigned projects.
- Release mechanical BOMs to ERP system for assigned orders.
- Create 3D models and drawings for new requisition special designs using Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent platforms.
- Create part numbers and drawings for customers’ doors and panels.
- Utilize 3D modeling to design engineering solutions, including drawings and calculations according to contractual specifications.
- Manage PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system and publish new designs.
- Create or review engineering drawings, specifications, and plans required by manufacturing, fabrication, or construction.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 0 or more years of experience in Customer Application Engineering or Engineering Design.
- Proficient with AutoCAD (recent version) or equivalent computer aided design platform. Computer Aided Design certification or degree preferred.
- Familiar and have practical experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP, Windchill and other applicable software.
- Experience with 3D design including use of Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent design platform.
- Candidates must already have work authorization to work in the US.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Mechanical Engineer
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to mechanical engineering duties. A degree in aerospace, civil, or materials engineering typically qualifies. Make sure your transcripts clearly show coursework in thermodynamics, mechanics, or design systems before you apply.
Verify your LCA covers every worksite
Each physical worksite your employer assigns you to needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If you rotate between facilities or client sites, confirm your employer has filed separate LCAs for each location before your start date.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for mechanical engineers in your target city so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have consistently sponsored H-1B visa petitions for engineering roles. Companies with established immigration infrastructure process petitions faster and are less likely to drop sponsorship mid-hiring cycle.
Review your O*NET profile before interviews
Employers document specialty occupation by mapping your duties to degree-level requirements. Study the O*NET profile for mechanical engineers so you can speak precisely to design analysis, materials selection, and system testing tasks during technical interviews.
Plan your cap-gap timeline if you are on OPT
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration window with USCIS early. If you are on OPT, your work authorization can bridge the gap until October 1 if your petition is selected, but only if your OPT end date falls within that window.
H-1B Visa Associate Mechanical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Mechanical Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Associate Mechanical Engineer positions typically require a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline such as aerospace, industrial, or materials engineering. USCIS treats roles with that degree requirement as specialty occupations. Your employer documents the connection between your specific job duties and the degree field in the I-129 petition, so the job description must reflect degree-level responsibilities like engineering analysis, CAD modeling, or systems design.
What does my employer need to file for H-1B sponsorship?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL first, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your occupation and worksite. Once the LCA is certified, they file an I-129 petition with USCIS. Because H-1B is subject to an annual cap, your employer must register during the registration period before filing. USCIS then adjudicates the petition, and your status is granted for up to three years.
How do I find Associate Mechanical Engineer employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can browse companies that have sponsored engineering roles rather than guessing from general job postings. Manufacturers, aerospace contractors, automotive suppliers, and defense firms are among the most active sponsors for mechanical engineering positions, particularly at the associate level where degree requirements are clearly defined.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I change jobs as an Associate Mechanical Engineer?
Yes, H-1B portability lets you start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current status is valid. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for your new worksite and wage level. Your status period resets based on the new petition, up to the six-year maximum across both employers combined.
Does my H-1B LCA cover all job sites where I might work?
No. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL. If your role involves rotating between manufacturing facilities, client sites, or project locations in different metro areas, your employer must obtain a separate LCA for each location before you work there. Short-term placements have limited exceptions, but ongoing multi-site assignments each need individual LCA coverage to stay compliant.