H-1B Visa Design Engineer Jobs
Design Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering field. Employers file the LCA with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap applies. Demand spans aerospace, consumer electronics, automotive, and medical device sectors.
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( Design Engineer )
Location: Salina, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing, a proud subsidiary of Kubota, is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to join our Construction Equipment (CE) Attachment Product Development team in Salina, KS.
This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS and typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional out-of-state travel is required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design new skid-steer and excavator attachments and OEM products from concept through production.
- Manage all aspects of design projects including concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and design-for-manufacturability.
- Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure correct fabrication, welding, assembly, and functional performance.
- Present design concepts, features, opportunities and challenges to the Land Pride management team.
- Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs.
- Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
- Identify and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to engineering team lead.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university.
- 5+ years of hands-on design engineering experience, preferably in construction equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or related industries.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, welding, assembly) and design-for-manufacturability.
- Proficient in CAD (Creo, CATIA, or similar), PLM tools (Windchill), and FEA software; strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to cross-functional teams.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting and resolving field and shop issues safely.
- Willing and able to travel out of state for multiple days during development and testing phases.
Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with five divisions—Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; Great Plains Trucking; and the Construction Equipment Division—we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.
Product Engineer – CE Attachments
( Design Engineer )
Location: Salina, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing, a proud subsidiary of Kubota, is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to join our Construction Equipment (CE) Attachment Product Development team in Salina, KS.
This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS and typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional out-of-state travel is required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design new skid-steer and excavator attachments and OEM products from concept through production.
- Manage all aspects of design projects including concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and design-for-manufacturability.
- Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure correct fabrication, welding, assembly, and functional performance.
- Present design concepts, features, opportunities and challenges to the Land Pride management team.
- Utilize analysis software, evaluate field testing and recommend design modifications to optimize product designs.
- Create detailed drawings, bill of materials, test plans, etc.
- Identify and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to engineering team lead.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural or BioSystems Machinery Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university.
- 5+ years of hands-on design engineering experience, preferably in construction equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or related industries.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, welding, assembly) and design-for-manufacturability.
- Proficient in CAD (Creo, CATIA, or similar), PLM tools (Windchill), and FEA software; strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to cross-functional teams.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting and resolving field and shop issues safely.
- Willing and able to travel out of state for multiple days during development and testing phases.
Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with five divisions—Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; Great Plains Trucking; and the Construction Equipment Division—we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Design Engineer
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Design Engineer position. A mechanical engineering degree supports most product design roles, but a general business or unrelated STEM degree can trigger an RFE. Confirm alignment before applying.
Look up prevailing wage for your location
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level your employer must certify on the LCA. Design Engineer wages vary sharply by metro area and experience level. Knowing Level II versus Level III thresholds helps you evaluate whether an offer is LCA-compliant.
Target employers with cap-exempt H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Design Engineer roles by employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application filing history shows active H-1B sponsorship. This surfaces companies already familiar with the process, reducing the risk of an employer backing out after the lottery.
Ask whether the role uses CAD software tied to an SOC code
Design Engineer maps to multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes in O*NET depending on specialization. Confirm with your recruiter which SOC code the employer plans to use on the LCA, since mismatches between the job duties and the code can complicate DOL certification.
Negotiate your start date around the H-1B cap timeline
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT, your employer needs to file before your EAD expires or use cap-gap coverage. Build your offer negotiation around these fixed USCIS deadlines, not just an internal onboarding calendar.
Collect portfolio evidence of specialty occupation work
USCIS scrutinizes Design Engineer petitions where the role could be interpreted as requiring only an associate degree or technical training. Prepare project documentation, engineering reports, and client deliverables that demonstrate you performed work requiring a full four-year engineering degree.
H-1B Visa Design Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS classifies Design Engineer positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering. Generic job descriptions that accept any technical background can invite scrutiny, so the employer's job posting and LCA should specify the required degree field clearly.
Which engineering degree fields support an H-1B petition for a Design Engineer position?
Mechanical, electrical, industrial, aerospace, biomedical, and materials engineering degrees are the most commonly accepted fields. Computer engineering or computer science can qualify for software-intensive design roles. USCIS evaluates whether the specific degree field is normally required for the position, so a design role in automotive or consumer electronics must tie back to a directly related discipline.
How do I find Design Engineer employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Design Engineer listings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history from DOL disclosure data. This tells you which companies have actually sponsored H-1B workers in comparable roles, not just which ones claim to be open to sponsorship. Aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, and automotive manufacturers appear consistently in the filing data.
Can a Design Engineer on OPT get cap-gap coverage while waiting for the H-1B lottery?
Yes. If your OPT EAD expires between April 1 and September 30 and your employer files a timely H-1B cap petition before the EAD expiration date, USCIS cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30. You can continue working in your Design Engineer role during that period without interruption as long as the petition remains pending or approved.
What documentation should a Design Engineer prepare to support an H-1B RFE response?
Prepare a detailed position description that maps daily tasks to degree-level engineering knowledge, academic transcripts showing your specific engineering major, any professional engineering licenses or certifications, and work samples such as CAD drawings, design specifications, or engineering reports. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization should also be included to establish equivalency.