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Maintenance Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering. Manufacturing, utilities, and facilities-heavy industries file LCAs for this occupation regularly, making it one of the more accessible H-1B pathways for engineering professionals.
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Owns maintenance and Hexagon EAM software systems for North America. Performs plant maintenance audits to ensure that all YF plant maintenance departments are operating as efficiently as possible, staffing is adequate, and maintenance is being performed correctly on the YF equipment by the plant maintenance teams. Leads Hexagon EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) maintenance management software for North America, including all day-to-day support, software training, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting. Supports North American plant operations with various projects as assigned by manager.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions of Job:
Supervisory Capacity: No Supervisory Responsibilities
- Performs Audits of North American Plants maintenance departments for PM accuracy, PM Content, spare parts, manpower, etc. defined by the North America Maintenance audit standard.
- Aids AME team & plant teams in creation of new PM tasks and PM schedules for new and existing equipment inside of YF plants.
- Performs day to day plant technical support related to EAM software.
- Optimizes EAM PMs to improve labor hours in maintenance department.
- Monitors weekly maintenance KPIs for all plants in NA.
- Performs continuous improvement changes to software and reports to meet operational needs.
- Troubleshoots software problems and works with IT to obtain resolution.
- Transfers and scraps equipment in the software as needed for plants.
- Is cross trained to support equipment & spare parts crib inventory software and related projects as needed.
- Performs tasks and projects as assigned by manager.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Supports NA operations as tasks and projects are assigned by manager to lead or aid in the install and launch of new programs equipment in plants in NA and NA operations plant recovery support.
- Supports NA plant operations during critical equipment downtime events if needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:
- International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function related IOS requirements.
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function related EHS requirements.
- Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
- Compliance: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
- Information Security: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI Information requirements.
- Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
- Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
- Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).
Specific Requirements
Required Education Level: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Area of Study: Mechanical and or Electrical
- Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.
Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience using EAM.
- 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience with Automotive Equipment & Facilities Maintenance.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams.
- Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- Understanding of procedures needed to maintain automotive production and facilities equipment used in the successful operation of an automotive plant.
- Understanding of Injection Moulding Machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Understanding of Assembly Equipment used to assemble our products.
- Hands-on maintenance experience with automotive equipment.
- Equipment project management cradle to grave.
- Thorough understanding of Hexagon EAM 12.0 Software.
Preference for someone that lives in US within a 2-hour drive of any YF interiors plant.
PHYSICAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Constantly.
- Movement (Walking): Constantly.
- Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs): Occasionally.
- Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly.
- Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)
Preferred: Spanish Level 3
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Office Environment.
- Exposure to hot or cold temperatures.
- Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions.
- May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.
EHS AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
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Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Requirements
- People Leaders/Managers and above and EHS Professionals must be certified on EHS Management Systems (e.g. EMS, OHSMS).
- EHS Professionals, YFIMS (EHS Principle) Auditors must be designated and certified as an EHS Internal Auditor.
- Designated EHS Critical Roles must be certified (such as Plant Manager, EHS Professional, Operations Manager, Equipment / Maintenance / Facility Manager, Logistics Manager, Team Leader / Supervisor, Others).
- Technicians/Operators of High-Risk Equipment must be certified before operating (forklift, overhead crane, etc).
- Technicians/Operators of High-Risk Activity (Electrician, Welding, etc.) must be certified to meet specific EHS Qualifications including legal requirements.
Quality Management System (e.g. IATF16949) Requirements
- People Leaders/Managers and above, Quality Professionals and Quality personnel (e.g. AME, ME, PE etc.).
- All Internal Auditors (Including Quality System Auditor, Process Auditor and Product Auditors).
- All product critical characteristic knowledge and legal requirements for product apply to Product Safety Personnel (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.).
- Color/Appearance Evaluation – Apply to Color Evaluation personnel (e.g. Appearance Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.).
- Product Safety – Apply to the person who requires product safety knowledge (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Buyer, Operator, Inspector, Advanced Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, etc.).
Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.
In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.
Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!
INTRODUCTION
Owns maintenance and Hexagon EAM software systems for North America. Performs plant maintenance audits to ensure that all YF plant maintenance departments are operating as efficiently as possible, staffing is adequate, and maintenance is being performed correctly on the YF equipment by the plant maintenance teams. Leads Hexagon EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) maintenance management software for North America, including all day-to-day support, software training, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting. Supports North American plant operations with various projects as assigned by manager.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions of Job:
Supervisory Capacity: No Supervisory Responsibilities
- Performs Audits of North American Plants maintenance departments for PM accuracy, PM Content, spare parts, manpower, etc. defined by the North America Maintenance audit standard.
- Aids AME team & plant teams in creation of new PM tasks and PM schedules for new and existing equipment inside of YF plants.
- Performs day to day plant technical support related to EAM software.
- Optimizes EAM PMs to improve labor hours in maintenance department.
- Monitors weekly maintenance KPIs for all plants in NA.
- Performs continuous improvement changes to software and reports to meet operational needs.
- Troubleshoots software problems and works with IT to obtain resolution.
- Transfers and scraps equipment in the software as needed for plants.
- Is cross trained to support equipment & spare parts crib inventory software and related projects as needed.
- Performs tasks and projects as assigned by manager.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Supports NA operations as tasks and projects are assigned by manager to lead or aid in the install and launch of new programs equipment in plants in NA and NA operations plant recovery support.
- Supports NA plant operations during critical equipment downtime events if needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:
- International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function related IOS requirements.
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function related EHS requirements.
- Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
- Compliance: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
- Information Security: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI Information requirements.
- Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
- Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
- Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).
Specific Requirements
Required Education Level: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Area of Study: Mechanical and or Electrical
- Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.
Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience using EAM.
- 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience with Automotive Equipment & Facilities Maintenance.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams.
- Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- Understanding of procedures needed to maintain automotive production and facilities equipment used in the successful operation of an automotive plant.
- Understanding of Injection Moulding Machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Understanding of Assembly Equipment used to assemble our products.
- Hands-on maintenance experience with automotive equipment.
- Equipment project management cradle to grave.
- Thorough understanding of Hexagon EAM 12.0 Software.
Preference for someone that lives in US within a 2-hour drive of any YF interiors plant.
PHYSICAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Constantly.
- Movement (Walking): Constantly.
- Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs): Occasionally.
- Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly.
- Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)
Preferred: Spanish Level 3
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Office Environment.
- Exposure to hot or cold temperatures.
- Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions.
- May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.
EHS AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
Click the box if it applies to the job description:
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Requirements
- People Leaders/Managers and above and EHS Professionals must be certified on EHS Management Systems (e.g. EMS, OHSMS).
- EHS Professionals, YFIMS (EHS Principle) Auditors must be designated and certified as an EHS Internal Auditor.
- Designated EHS Critical Roles must be certified (such as Plant Manager, EHS Professional, Operations Manager, Equipment / Maintenance / Facility Manager, Logistics Manager, Team Leader / Supervisor, Others).
- Technicians/Operators of High-Risk Equipment must be certified before operating (forklift, overhead crane, etc).
- Technicians/Operators of High-Risk Activity (Electrician, Welding, etc.) must be certified to meet specific EHS Qualifications including legal requirements.
Quality Management System (e.g. IATF16949) Requirements
- People Leaders/Managers and above, Quality Professionals and Quality personnel (e.g. AME, ME, PE etc.).
- All Internal Auditors (Including Quality System Auditor, Process Auditor and Product Auditors).
- All product critical characteristic knowledge and legal requirements for product apply to Product Safety Personnel (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.).
- Color/Appearance Evaluation – Apply to Color Evaluation personnel (e.g. Appearance Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.).
- Product Safety – Apply to the person who requires product safety knowledge (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Buyer, Operator, Inspector, Advanced Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, etc.).
Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.
In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.
Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Maintenance Engineer
Verify your degree field matches
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Maintenance Engineer role. A general engineering degree usually qualifies, but a business or unrelated technical degree may trigger an RFE. Check the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm accepted degree fields before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search DOL LCA disclosure data through Migrate Mate to identify which companies have filed for Maintenance Engineer roles specifically. Employers with recent filings already understand the H-1B process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer due to sponsorship concerns.
Request prevailing wage documentation early
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your region and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wage thresholds for your metro area before salary negotiations begin.
Prioritize manufacturing and utilities sectors
Facilities management, semiconductor manufacturing, chemical processing, and utilities companies file H-1B petitions for Maintenance Engineers at higher rates than other industries. Targeting these sectors concentrates your applications where sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Account for the cap lottery in your timeline
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in June, your earliest cap-subject start is the following October. Negotiate a delayed start or explore whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt before accepting.
Gather maintenance certifications before interviews
Employers filing H-1B petitions for Maintenance Engineers frequently include certifications like CMRP, EPA 608, or OSHA 30 in their specialty occupation justification to USCIS. Having these credentials documented strengthens the petition and signals you understand the compliance side of the role.
H-1B Visa Maintenance Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. Roles focused on troubleshooting complex systems, managing automated equipment, or overseeing technical compliance tend to qualify. General handyman-type maintenance roles without a degree requirement typically do not.
How do I find companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for Maintenance Engineers?
DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available and lists every employer that has filed for H-1B workers by job title. Migrate Mate surfaces this data filtered by occupation, so you can see which employers have active or recent Maintenance Engineer filings without manually sorting through raw government files.
What documentation should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Gather your degree transcripts, any engineering credentials or certifications, and a detailed job description that ties your duties to your educational background. USCIS scrutinizes Maintenance Engineer petitions for specialty occupation evidence, so having a clear degree-to-role narrative ready helps your employer's attorney build a stronger I-129 petition from the start.
Can I switch Maintenance Engineer employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can change employers once your H-1B has been approved and you've worked for the sponsoring employer. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working for them as soon as the transfer receipt notice is issued, without waiting for final approval.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Maintenance Engineers most frequently?
Semiconductor fabrication, chemical manufacturing, utilities, aerospace, and large healthcare facility operators file LCAs for Maintenance Engineers at higher rates than other sectors. These industries operate complex, regulated equipment that requires engineering-level oversight, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument and creates consistent H-1B sponsorship demand year over year.