H-1B Visa Engineering Program Manager Jobs
Engineering Program Managers coordinate cross-functional technical programs, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard. Employers filing LCAs for this role must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and the 85,000-cap lottery applies unless you're at a cap-exempt institution. Most sponsoring employers are large tech, defense, and aerospace firms with established immigration programs.
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$60,000.00 - $82,500.00
Location:
Austin, TX
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervises employees involved in a variety of production and/or operation functions such as assembly, inspection, test, and/or final test which is related to the manufacturing of the company's capital equipment and systems (electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or components, subassemblies and subsystems).
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Sets up daily team priorities, develops work schedules and assigns tasks. Responsible for developing and executing action plans and utilizing Shift Handoffs and designated operations reviews.
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Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, safety, etc.). Participates in development and tracking of organization performance metrics. Responsible for meeting or improving cycle time performance and other metrics.
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Coordinates efforts of service and/or customer groups to solicit resources tools, supplies, materials or services to meet production schedules.
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Responsible for eliminating safety incidents, improving equipment efficiency, and developing leadership capability and morale on a production line.
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Assists in training and career development; manages the performance management process. Manages the employee selection, hiring, reward and discipline processes.
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May participate in the development of the budget to include forecasting manpower requirements and overhead expenditures.
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Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.
Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding and application of guidelines, procedures and processes in own job family
Business Expertise
- Applies understanding of how own team is impacted by upstream work of other teams
Leadership
- Supervises day-to-day work and participates in the coaching and development of employees
Problem Solving
- Uses judgment based on practice and precedent to resolve issues related to production schedules and daily priorities
Impact
- Impacts the quality and timeliness of team’s results and its contribution to team or department goals
Interpersonal Skills
- Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Program Manager
Verify your SOC code before applying
Engineering Program Manager roles get filed under different SOC codes depending on the employer. Confirm the intended code using O*NET before accepting an offer, since it determines your prevailing wage level and can affect RFE risk.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Engineering Program Manager roles by employers who have active LCA filings for this title. That history confirms they've run the DOL process before and aren't learning on your case.
Document your technical program scope clearly
USCIS scrutinizes whether EPM roles meet specialty occupation requirements. Your resume and offer letter should show you're managing engineering deliverables, not just timelines. Scope descriptions that highlight systems integration, technical tradeoffs, or cross-functional engineering decisions reduce RFE exposure.
Ask about premium processing before signing
Standard H-1B adjudication can run five to ten months. If your OPT or current status expires before then, confirm during negotiation whether the employer will pay for premium processing, which targets a 15-business-day decision from USCIS.
Check if the employer is E-Verify enrolled
If you're on STEM OPT and transitioning to H-1B cap-gap, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to extend your work authorization. Confirm enrollment before your OPT end date, not after a gap has already created a status problem.
Align your degree field to the role description
A bachelor's in systems engineering or computer science maps cleanly to most EPM job descriptions. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, ask the employer to tailor the LCA job duties to reflect the specific engineering discipline your coursework covered.
H-1B Visa Engineering Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, but the job description has to show engineering-specific duties that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related technical field. Generic program management tasks without an engineering component can trigger an RFE. Employers typically strengthen the petition by tying the role to systems architecture, hardware development cycles, or software delivery under engineering constraints.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Program Managers?
Large technology, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor companies file the most LCAs for this title. To find employers actively sponsoring this role, browse Engineering Program Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which filters by verified LCA filing history so you're only seeing companies that have already completed the DOL process for this job title.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage apply to Engineering Program Manager positions?
The employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic area listed on the LCA. EPM roles often fall under computer and information systems managers or engineering managers depending on the employer's classification. You can look up the applicable wage floor for any location using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating an offer.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for an EPM role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, provided your original petition was approvable and you've maintained status. The new employer files a new I-129, and you don't need to wait for approval before your start date as long as the petition is pending.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Engineering Program Manager role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. Starting a job search the day your role is eliminated, not weeks later, is what makes that window workable.