H-1B Visa Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
Manufacturing Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Employers across automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and electronics regularly file LCAs and sponsor H-1B petitions for these roles. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery mean timing your job search matters.
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Every other weekend nights
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C
- Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Rotating Weekend - Night Shift
6: 00 PM-6:30 AM
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Pay Range: $24 to $27
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Role Summary
The Manufacturing Technician II, POROS Manufacturing is responsible for production of POROS chromatography resin and providing assistance to maintenance, and distribution as needed. In this position you will encounter recurring work situations with minimal complexity and occasional variations from the norm and is expected to be a proactive member of the team. As a technician they will work on assignments with guidance of senior members of the team.
What will you do?
- Perform duties within the corporate EH&S Standards and place proper emphasis on safety and quality.
- Operate various process equipment including reactors, pressure filters, pumps, filling, labeling and packaging equipment according to written SOP’s and UOP’s in a large scale, chemical batch manufacturing process.
- Perform various activities in accordance with SOP and UOP’s to carry out unit operations such as the following: equipment changeovers with Lock Out Tag Out and Confined space protocols, Elutriation processes and finished product discharges, R-Bead polymerization processes, Bead Coating processes. May be asked to train new employees on basic and beginner tasks.
- Maintain batch and equipment records per department’s ISO13485 standards and Good Documentation practices with a high focus on quality.
- Work with the team on 5S and continuous improvement activities within the work center including cleaning activities in areas as needed.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related field
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
Knowledge / Skills
- Proficient oral and written communication skills are required to be effective in this role.
- Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to stand for 80% of the shift, move ~40 lbs up one flight of stairs, and push 55 gallon drums on wheeled dollies.
- Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, safety glasses, bump cap, and nitrile gloves. PPE may also include face shield, respirator, and smock.
What We Offer:
Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
- Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $23.00–$29.51. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Every other weekend nights
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cold Room/Freezers -22 degrees F/-6 degrees C
- Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Rotating Weekend - Night Shift
6: 00 PM-6:30 AM
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Pay Range: $24 to $27
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Role Summary
The Manufacturing Technician II, POROS Manufacturing is responsible for production of POROS chromatography resin and providing assistance to maintenance, and distribution as needed. In this position you will encounter recurring work situations with minimal complexity and occasional variations from the norm and is expected to be a proactive member of the team. As a technician they will work on assignments with guidance of senior members of the team.
What will you do?
- Perform duties within the corporate EH&S Standards and place proper emphasis on safety and quality.
- Operate various process equipment including reactors, pressure filters, pumps, filling, labeling and packaging equipment according to written SOP’s and UOP’s in a large scale, chemical batch manufacturing process.
- Perform various activities in accordance with SOP and UOP’s to carry out unit operations such as the following: equipment changeovers with Lock Out Tag Out and Confined space protocols, Elutriation processes and finished product discharges, R-Bead polymerization processes, Bead Coating processes. May be asked to train new employees on basic and beginner tasks.
- Maintain batch and equipment records per department’s ISO13485 standards and Good Documentation practices with a high focus on quality.
- Work with the team on 5S and continuous improvement activities within the work center including cleaning activities in areas as needed.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related field
Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment
Knowledge / Skills
- Proficient oral and written communication skills are required to be effective in this role.
- Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to stand for 80% of the shift, move ~40 lbs up one flight of stairs, and push 55 gallon drums on wheeled dollies.
- Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, safety glasses, bump cap, and nitrile gloves. PPE may also include face shield, respirator, and smock.
What We Offer:
Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
- Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $23.00–$29.51. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Manufacturing Engineer position. A degree in industrial or mechanical engineering typically clears this bar; a general business degree won't. Pull the SOC code 17-2199 from O*NET to confirm the degree requirement language before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code 17-2199 to identify companies that have recently certified LCAs for Manufacturing Engineer roles. Past filings signal an established H-1B sponsorship process, not just willingness. Use Migrate Mate to filter directly for these employers.
Ask about cap-exempt employer eligibility early
Contract manufacturers supplying government research facilities or nonprofit research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt employers, letting you skip the lottery entirely. Raise this in screening calls, not after an offer, so you're not waiting on a lottery slot that may not come.
Document your specialty occupation evidence now
Gather job postings, industry salary surveys, and your university transcripts before you start interviewing. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation for engineering roles, and employers need your credentials package ready before their immigration counsel can file the I-129 petition.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier in the offer stage
DOL assigns Manufacturing Engineer roles to wage levels I through IV based on experience and supervision. Ask your recruiter which wage level the LCA will be filed under before signing an offer. A Level I wage on a senior-scope role creates compliance risk for the employer and can invite an RFE.
Build your H-1B timeline around the April lottery
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start date. Manufacturing employers often need several months to prepare the I-129, so start your job search no later than November of the prior year to give sponsoring employers enough lead time before the registration window opens.
H-1B Visa Manufacturing Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Job postings, industry hiring norms, and the employer's own degree requirements are all weighed. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field are more likely to face an RFE, so the job description wording matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Manufacturing Engineers?
Automotive, aerospace and defense, medical device manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, and industrial equipment companies file the highest volume of LCAs for Manufacturing Engineer roles. You can verify this by searching SOC code 17-2199 in the OFLC Wage Search. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role, so you can target companies that have already built a sponsorship process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new manufacturing employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a new LCA certified for the Manufacturing Engineer role at the correct prevailing wage level before submitting the transfer petition.
How does prevailing wage work for Manufacturing Engineers on H-1B?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level before certifying the LCA. Manufacturing Engineer wages are benchmarked by DOL using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data. Your employer files the LCA through DOL's FLAG system, and the certified LCA must be in hand before USCIS accepts the I-129 petition.
What happens to my H-1B if my manufacturing employer goes through layoffs or closes a plant?
If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before that window closes. Manufacturing sector downturns make it worth identifying backup employers before any layoff announcement, since the 60-day clock starts the day your employment ends, not when you're notified.