H-1B Visa Manufacturing Associate Jobs
Manufacturing Associate roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a directly related field. Employers in automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and electronics regularly file LCAs for these roles. Prevailing wage compliance and specialty occupation documentation are the two factors that determine whether your offer converts to a petition.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
- Support Production Leadership in continuous improvement, operational planning, day-to-day coordination, Operational Excellence initiatives, and technical writing to drive safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Transfers methods into Production instructions to allow for successful performance of scheduled campaigns.
- Schedules work tasks, without assistance, to support project and campaign timelines.
- Drafts broad scope and complexity documents. Circulates the documents to reviewers and without assistance responds to comments and questions. Manages document review and approval to meet project timelines.
- Directs changeover activities with limited assistance.
- Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Tracks ongoing problems and gathers information for analysis. Uses analysis to develop solutions to broad-level problems. Presents potential solutions to management and senior personnel, and with limited assistance creates an implementation plan.
- Evaluates data for trends, which may impact other systems, projects, or areas.
- Applies knowledge, experience, and technical skills to understand production objectives and evaluate potential changes, implement production initiatives. Executes systems and procedures efficiently and compliantly and evaluates systems for improvement potential. Develops and uses standard practices to ensure inter-group consistency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
- At least 6 years’ experience in all aspects of manufacturing and production processes.
- Knowledge of media and buffer preparation, cell culture and purification of biological drugs is required; Computer expertise and scheduling proficiency; In-depth knowledge of safety, quality systems, and current Good Manufacturing Practice is required; Expertise with tech transfer process and familiarity with equipment, facilities validation, and regulatory filings.
- Must be flexible to handle multiple tasks including ability to handle pressure in a professional and positive manner; Effectively works in a team environment; Maintains high level of energy and professionalism on the job; Builds effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, cross-functioned groups, and management.
- Uses problem solving skills when working on complex problems, where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
- Uses discretion and works under general supervision; Follows established procedures. Decisions are reviewed for soundness of technical judgment. Independently decides when to make minor adaptations or modifications.
- Coordinates the completion of daily operational activities across a unit or sub-unit. Decisions, recommendations and actions contribute to the development of suite schedules and personnel allocation.
- Provides technical direction and training to less senior personnel; Coordinates activities of sub-group and actively works with other sub-groups. Acts as advisor to unit or sub-unit becomes actively involved as required. Provides technical direction and training to less senior personnel. Participates in technical investigations and provides on the floor technical expertise; Provides a motivational and team building atmosphere. Acts as a mentor.
- Frequently interacts with subordinates or functional peer groups at various management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects, schedules, etc. Regularly discusses progress, problems, and proposed solutions with colleagues and senior personnel.
- Detailed understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices as applied to equipment and process steps in area of responsibility. Able to make recommendations for improved compliance at plant level. In-depth knowledge of pertinent regulatory filings.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
- Support Production Leadership in continuous improvement, operational planning, day-to-day coordination, Operational Excellence initiatives, and technical writing to drive safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Transfers methods into Production instructions to allow for successful performance of scheduled campaigns.
- Schedules work tasks, without assistance, to support project and campaign timelines.
- Drafts broad scope and complexity documents. Circulates the documents to reviewers and without assistance responds to comments and questions. Manages document review and approval to meet project timelines.
- Directs changeover activities with limited assistance.
- Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Tracks ongoing problems and gathers information for analysis. Uses analysis to develop solutions to broad-level problems. Presents potential solutions to management and senior personnel, and with limited assistance creates an implementation plan.
- Evaluates data for trends, which may impact other systems, projects, or areas.
- Applies knowledge, experience, and technical skills to understand production objectives and evaluate potential changes, implement production initiatives. Executes systems and procedures efficiently and compliantly and evaluates systems for improvement potential. Develops and uses standard practices to ensure inter-group consistency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
- At least 6 years’ experience in all aspects of manufacturing and production processes.
- Knowledge of media and buffer preparation, cell culture and purification of biological drugs is required; Computer expertise and scheduling proficiency; In-depth knowledge of safety, quality systems, and current Good Manufacturing Practice is required; Expertise with tech transfer process and familiarity with equipment, facilities validation, and regulatory filings.
- Must be flexible to handle multiple tasks including ability to handle pressure in a professional and positive manner; Effectively works in a team environment; Maintains high level of energy and professionalism on the job; Builds effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, cross-functioned groups, and management.
- Uses problem solving skills when working on complex problems, where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
- Uses discretion and works under general supervision; Follows established procedures. Decisions are reviewed for soundness of technical judgment. Independently decides when to make minor adaptations or modifications.
- Coordinates the completion of daily operational activities across a unit or sub-unit. Decisions, recommendations and actions contribute to the development of suite schedules and personnel allocation.
- Provides technical direction and training to less senior personnel; Coordinates activities of sub-group and actively works with other sub-groups. Acts as advisor to unit or sub-unit becomes actively involved as required. Provides technical direction and training to less senior personnel. Participates in technical investigations and provides on the floor technical expertise; Provides a motivational and team building atmosphere. Acts as a mentor.
- Frequently interacts with subordinates or functional peer groups at various management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects, schedules, etc. Regularly discusses progress, problems, and proposed solutions with colleagues and senior personnel.
- Detailed understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices as applied to equipment and process steps in area of responsibility. Able to make recommendations for improved compliance at plant level. In-depth knowledge of pertinent regulatory filings.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Associate
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Manufacturing Associate and confirm the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Positions listed as 'degree preferred' rather than 'required' can trigger a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the SOC code for your role through the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything. Your offered wage must meet at least the Level 1 prevailing wage for your work location, or the LCA certification will fail.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Associate roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation. That filing history confirms the employer understands the H-1B process for production and operations roles.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled manufacturers
Ask recruiters whether the facility is E-Verify enrolled before advancing to an offer. STEM OPT extensions and cap-gap protections both require E-Verify enrollment, so this affects your authorization timeline if you're transitioning from F-1 status.
Understand cap-exempt employer options
Manufacturing roles at universities, affiliated research institutions, or nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. If you're at risk of going unselected, these employers let your employer file any time of year.
Document your degree equivalency for three-year programs
If your engineering or technology degree is a three-year program from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before your employer files the I-129. USCIS scrutinizes three-year degrees heavily for specialty occupation petitions.
H-1B Visa Manufacturing Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or materials science. Generic production roles without a degree requirement won't qualify. Roles in pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or semiconductor manufacturing that require engineering credentials typically do meet the standard.
How do I find Manufacturing Associate employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Manufacturing Associate openings by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're only seeing companies that have already gone through the H-1B process for this type of role. That's a faster signal than asking a recruiter directly, since LCA certifications are public DOL records tied to specific job titles and work locations.
What SOC code is typically used for Manufacturing Associate H-1B petitions?
Most employers file under SOC 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) or 51-9199 (Production Workers, All Other), depending on the role's actual duties. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier, so a misclassified code can result in an underpaid offer that fails LCA certification. Confirm the SOC code with your employer before the LCA is filed.
Can I switch Manufacturing Associate employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition, as long as your original petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file before your current status expires, and the new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
What documentation does a Manufacturing Associate need for an H-1B petition?
You'll need your degree transcripts and diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and your current resume showing relevant work history. Your employer supplies the LCA, a support letter explaining why the role requires your specific degree, and any professional licenses required in your state. USCIS may also request detailed job duty descriptions as part of the specialty occupation analysis.