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CAD Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or a directly related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application before sponsoring, and most active sponsors in manufacturing, architecture, and product development hire year-round outside the lottery cycle.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
We are driving the future of semiconductor design and innovation through advanced CAD, EDA, and AI-enabled engineering solutions. Our team works on technologies that help accelerate the development of next-generation memory and storage products used around the world. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across engineering disciplines, and shaping the tools that enable breakthrough products, you'll find meaningful work here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the development, evaluation, and enhancement of CAD and EDA tools, flows, and methodologies
- Drive large-scale technical projects and provide expertise within CAD, design automation, and verification domains
- Guide AI and machine learning integration across CAD workflows and engineering applications
- Collaborate with design and process engineering teams to improve design efficiency and tool effectiveness
- Deliver training, documentation, and technical support for new tools, processes, and methodologies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor engineering, CAD, EDA, design automation, verification, or related areas
- Experience with IC design CAD tools, including schematic capture, layout, simulation, and verification
- Strong programming skills with experience in Python and at least one additional language such as SKILL, C, C++, Perl, Lisp, or Visual Basic
- Knowledge of CMOS circuit design and implementation, including area, performance, and power tradeoffs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with AI/ML, large language models, agentic AI, or AI-enabled engineering applications
- Experience with RTL-to-GDSII implementation flows and tools such as Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, Formality, RedHawk-SC, or SpyGlass
- Experience with analog or digital verification flows, parasitic extraction flows, or design database version control systems
- Experience working in Unix environments and developing shell scripts
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
We are driving the future of semiconductor design and innovation through advanced CAD, EDA, and AI-enabled engineering solutions. Our team works on technologies that help accelerate the development of next-generation memory and storage products used around the world. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across engineering disciplines, and shaping the tools that enable breakthrough products, you'll find meaningful work here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the development, evaluation, and enhancement of CAD and EDA tools, flows, and methodologies
- Drive large-scale technical projects and provide expertise within CAD, design automation, and verification domains
- Guide AI and machine learning integration across CAD workflows and engineering applications
- Collaborate with design and process engineering teams to improve design efficiency and tool effectiveness
- Deliver training, documentation, and technical support for new tools, processes, and methodologies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor engineering, CAD, EDA, design automation, verification, or related areas
- Experience with IC design CAD tools, including schematic capture, layout, simulation, and verification
- Strong programming skills with experience in Python and at least one additional language such as SKILL, C, C++, Perl, Lisp, or Visual Basic
- Knowledge of CMOS circuit design and implementation, including area, performance, and power tradeoffs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with AI/ML, large language models, agentic AI, or AI-enabled engineering applications
- Experience with RTL-to-GDSII implementation flows and tools such as Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, Formality, RedHawk-SC, or SpyGlass
- Experience with analog or digital verification flows, parasitic extraction flows, or design database version control systems
- Experience working in Unix environments and developing shell scripts
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a CAD Engineer
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires your degree field to align directly with CAD engineering duties. A mechanical or industrial engineering degree maps cleanly, but a general technology degree may trigger an RFE. Check the O*NET occupation profile to confirm acceptable degree fields before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter CAD Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. That history signals an established H-1B sponsorship process, reducing the risk of an employer declining mid-offer.
Confirm software proficiency in your credentials
Employers filing an LCA for CAD roles specify the job duties that justify the specialty occupation classification. Document your proficiency in platform-specific tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA in your portfolio, since USCIS may scrutinize whether the role genuinely requires a degree.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
CAD engineers hired by universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government-affiliated labs may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer holds cap-exempt status before counting on an April filing.
Request the prevailing wage tier in writing
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job's SOC code and work location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know whether the offered salary satisfies Level I, II, or III requirements.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your CAD Engineer role ends before your H-1B expires, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer's transfer petition. Have your portfolio and credentials ready so a new sponsor can file quickly without premium processing delays eating into that window.
H-1B Visa CAD Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CAD Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, industrial design, or engineering technology. Roles where any general degree satisfies the requirement can face RFEs. USCIS looks at whether the specific duties, not just the job title, genuinely require specialized degree-level knowledge to perform.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for CAD engineers?
Manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, architecture, and product development firms file the largest share of LCAs for CAD Engineer roles based on DOL disclosure data. Defense contractors and medical device companies also sponsor regularly due to the precision engineering requirements of their products. Browse verified H-1B sponsors for this role on Migrate Mate to find active filings filtered by industry.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a new CAD Engineer role at a different company?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you haven't fallen out of status. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA covering your updated job duties and work location.
What happens if my CAD Engineer duties change significantly after my H-1B is approved?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer entity may require an amended H-1B petition. Moving to a new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area always triggers a new LCA. USCIS expects the approved petition to reflect what you're actually doing, so coordinate with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting a role change or worksite transfer.
How do I find CAD Engineer jobs where the employer already has H-1B sponsorship experience?
Targeting employers with a documented history of H-1B filings shortens the sponsorship timeline significantly because they have established legal counsel and internal processes. Migrate Mate surfaces CAD Engineer job listings from employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation, so you can focus your applications on companies that won't be navigating sponsorship for the first time.