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Manufacturing employers sponsor H-1B visas for engineers, process specialists, and quality professionals in roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Positions in automation, industrial engineering, and supply chain management have active LCA filing history, making this one of the more accessible sectors for H-1B sponsorship.
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Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. Google's custom-designed equipment makes up one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures in the world. The Manufacturing Operations team is responsible for providing the manufacturing capability to deliver this physical infrastructure. As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will develop, enhance and sustain manufacturing L11/L12 test processes, tools and procedures for manufacturing operation of products to be deployed at Google Data Center. When vendors build parts for our infrastructure, you will be right there alongside ensuring manufacturing test processes are repeatable and controlled. You will collaborate with the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineers, Hardware/Software (HW/SW) Design Engineers and Quality Engineers to drive continuous improvements to products and manufacturing processes. Your work will ensure the various pieces of Google’s infrastructure fit together perfectly and keep our systems humming along smoothly for a seamless user experience. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities
- Design, build, optimize and deploy L12 test platforms for Google compute/storage/ML server at the global manufacturing partner factory.
- Partner with the NPI team to define design for test (DFT) requirements and provide input to Manufacturing Test Strategy.
- Provide caliber Manufacturing Test Engineering support for new and existing products.
- Drive initiatives to improve test process efficiencies, improve test coverage, and reduce cost.
- Collaborate with internal engineers and partner engineers to drive test improvement for efficiency and effectiveness.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent engineering experience.
- 5 years of experience with test engineering.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing and integrating manufacturing test hardware using custom electronics, fixturing, and instrumentation.
- Experience of coding in Python, Bash, and Shell scripting to generate product-specific test plans and executing test processes accordingly.
- Experience working with L11 and L12 integration and testing of server, storage, and networking products. Preferably experience working with Liquid Cool system at the rack level for configuration and functional testing.
- Experience with design for test (DFT) and System level Functional Test.
- Experience with test stations bringing-up, calibration and setup for production test purposes. Working with CM partner or contract manufacturing on ODM, OEM, JDM projects.
COMPENSATION
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $120000 - $172000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. Google's custom-designed equipment makes up one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures in the world. The Manufacturing Operations team is responsible for providing the manufacturing capability to deliver this physical infrastructure. As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will develop, enhance and sustain manufacturing L11/L12 test processes, tools and procedures for manufacturing operation of products to be deployed at Google Data Center. When vendors build parts for our infrastructure, you will be right there alongside ensuring manufacturing test processes are repeatable and controlled. You will collaborate with the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineers, Hardware/Software (HW/SW) Design Engineers and Quality Engineers to drive continuous improvements to products and manufacturing processes. Your work will ensure the various pieces of Google’s infrastructure fit together perfectly and keep our systems humming along smoothly for a seamless user experience. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities
- Design, build, optimize and deploy L12 test platforms for Google compute/storage/ML server at the global manufacturing partner factory.
- Partner with the NPI team to define design for test (DFT) requirements and provide input to Manufacturing Test Strategy.
- Provide caliber Manufacturing Test Engineering support for new and existing products.
- Drive initiatives to improve test process efficiencies, improve test coverage, and reduce cost.
- Collaborate with internal engineers and partner engineers to drive test improvement for efficiency and effectiveness.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent engineering experience.
- 5 years of experience with test engineering.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing and integrating manufacturing test hardware using custom electronics, fixturing, and instrumentation.
- Experience of coding in Python, Bash, and Shell scripting to generate product-specific test plans and executing test processes accordingly.
- Experience working with L11 and L12 integration and testing of server, storage, and networking products. Preferably experience working with Liquid Cool system at the rack level for configuration and functional testing.
- Experience with design for test (DFT) and System level Functional Test.
- Experience with test stations bringing-up, calibration and setup for production test purposes. Working with CM partner or contract manufacturing on ODM, OEM, JDM projects.
COMPENSATION
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $120000 - $172000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Match your degree to the SOC code
Manufacturing H-1B petitions are frequently challenged when the degree field doesn't map to the SOC code on the LCA. Pull the O*NET profile for your target role and confirm your degree field aligns before applying.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search Manufacturing roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're targeting employers who have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for your occupation code, not ones encountering it for the first time.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled manufacturers
STEM OPT and cap-gap protections require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer; many smaller manufacturers are exempt from E-Verify mandates and haven't enrolled voluntarily.
Benchmark wages against the OFLC Wage Search
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know the Level I through Level IV thresholds for your specific county and role.
Ask about multi-site LCA coverage during offer
Manufacturing roles often involve work across multiple plant locations. If your role requires travel to facilities not listed on the certified LCA, USCIS can issue an RFE or denial. Confirm the employer understands blanket LCA requirements before your petition is filed.
Request premium processing for production-tied start dates
Manufacturing roles tied to product launch cycles or seasonal production ramps can't wait out standard USCIS processing. Request that your employer file with premium processing to get a 15-business-day adjudication decision and protect your start date.
H-1B Visa Manufacturing: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Manufacturing roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Most Manufacturing roles that require a bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, industrial technology, or a directly related field qualify as specialty occupations. General production or assembly roles that accept any degree or no degree do not qualify. The determining factor is whether the position's normal duties require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in a specific discipline.
Which Manufacturing job titles have the most H-1B sponsorship activity?
Industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, process engineers, and automation engineers appear most frequently in DOL LCA filings for Manufacturing. Supply chain analysts and materials engineers also have consistent filing activity. To find which specific employers are actively sponsoring these titles right now, browse Manufacturing jobs on Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified LCA filing history by occupation code.
Can my H-1B cover work at multiple manufacturing facilities?
Yes, but your employer's LCA must list each worksite location where you'll spend significant time. If you're regularly assigned to a plant not covered by the certified LCA, your employer needs to file an amended or additional LCA for that location. Short-term placements under DOL's short-term placement rules are an exception, but they're time-limited and don't substitute for proper LCA coverage.
What happens to my H-1B if my manufacturing employer shuts down a facility?
If your employer closes the specific facility where you're stationed but keeps you employed at another location, your H-1B remains valid as long as the job duties and wage obligations don't change materially. If the role itself is eliminated and you're laid off, USCIS provides a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S.
Do smaller manufacturers sponsor H-1B visas, or only large companies?
Smaller manufacturers do sponsor H-1B visas, but less frequently than large companies because the process requires filing an LCA with DOL and a petition with USCIS. Smaller employers are also less likely to be enrolled in E-Verify, which matters if you're on STEM OPT. Look for mid-size manufacturers with prior H-1B filing history rather than approaching employers with no sponsorship experience.