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Maintenance Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related technical field. Employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial real estate are active H-1B filers for this SOC code. Your degree field and job duties must align for USCIS to approve the specialty occupation classification.
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Job ID
R-548756
Category
Engineering
Location
Mebane, North Carolina
As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
As the Sr. Engineering Manager, you will direct the activities and operations of an engineering department/project team through assigning, coordinating, reviewing, and participating directly in the design, development and inspection of technical or engineering work/projects.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement standards, policies and procedures for engineering and technical work performed in the relevant department/project team.
- Plan, organize, direct and control the activities and operations of an engineering department/project team.
- Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings.
- May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department/project team.
- Oversee engineering projects to ensure they are technically sound and in compliance with all internal and external regulatory standards.
- Monitor the progress of on-going projects, make recommendations for improving the process to meet the needs of the end-users, performs job cost reporting, budget analysis and reporting of overall project control.
- Determine if assistance is required from outside contractors, initiates arrangements, provides technical data and assists contractors with related support services.
- Exercise authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
- Actively participate as a member of the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
- Carry out special projects as assigned.
- Manage plant Maintenance supervisor and the team. Assure strong built of PM, maintain healthy spare part level to assure manufacturing lines optimal performance.
Minimum Requirements:
- University degree in an engineering discipline; or equivalent (Required)
- 5+ years of experience in an engineering discipline, including minimum of 2 years supervisory experience (Required)
- 3+ years’ experience in the engine maintenance repair and overhaul space (Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
Primary Work Location
USA NC - Mebane
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Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Maintenance Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to Maintenance Manager duties. An engineering or facilities management degree strengthens your case. A business or unrelated degree often triggers an RFE, so document any technical coursework that bridges the gap.
Pull LCA filings before targeting employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Maintenance Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts your search to companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process for this specific job title.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Look up Maintenance Manager wage levels by metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level, so know your floor.
Document your technical scope in writing
Maintenance Manager is sometimes classified as a general management role, which can complicate specialty occupation approval. Get your job offer letter to specify engineering systems, building automation, or technical infrastructure responsibilities that require your degree.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT transitions
If you're bridging from OPT or STEM OPT to H-1B sponsorship, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your OPT end date. Ask HR to confirm enrollment status early in the offer process, not after you've accepted.
Use O*NET to defend specialty occupation classification
The O*NET profile for Maintenance Managers lists the typical education and knowledge requirements for the role. Reference it when working with your employer's attorney to build the specialty occupation argument in the H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Maintenance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A Maintenance Manager overseeing complex mechanical, electrical, or building automation systems with an engineering degree is far more defensible than a generalist facilities role. Your job description and degree field both matter.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Maintenance Manager positions?
Manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare systems, and large commercial real estate operators are among the more active H-1B filers for Maintenance Manager roles. These industries rely on technically credentialed managers to oversee regulated equipment and compliance-driven maintenance programs. You can browse verified H-1B sponsors for this title on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers as a Maintenance Manager?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under H-1B portability rules, but the new employer must file a new petition before your current status ends. You can start working for the new employer once the transfer petition is received by USCIS, not when it's approved. Your new job duties must also continue to meet specialty occupation requirements.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B without a four-year degree if I have extensive experience?
USCIS allows a combination of education and experience to substitute for a bachelor's degree in some cases, typically three years of specialized experience per year of missing education. For Maintenance Manager roles, this argument is harder to make because the specialty occupation standard requires theoretical knowledge normally acquired through a degree program, not just hands-on experience.
What should I do if my H-1B petition for a Maintenance Manager role receives an RFE?
An RFE for a Maintenance Manager petition usually challenges the specialty occupation classification. Your employer's attorney should respond with documentation showing the role requires a degree in a specific technical field, industry norms for the position, and evidence your duties align with that field. Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the O*NET profile can support the response.