H-1B Visa Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs
Manufacturing Engineering Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS criteria, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Employers in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and electronics consistently file LCAs for this title. The H-1B visa cap and annual lottery apply unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$60,000.00 - $82,500.00
Location:
Austin, TX
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervises employees involved in a variety of production and/or operation functions such as assembly, inspection, test, and/or final test which is related to the manufacturing of the company's capital equipment and systems (electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or components, subassemblies and subsystems).
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Sets up daily team priorities, develops work schedules and assigns tasks. Responsible for developing and executing action plans and utilizing Shift Handoffs and designated operations reviews.
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Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, safety, etc.). Participates in development and tracking of organization performance metrics. Responsible for meeting or improving cycle time performance and other metrics.
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Coordinates efforts of service and/or customer groups to solicit resources tools, supplies, materials or services to meet production schedules.
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Responsible for eliminating safety incidents, improving equipment efficiency, and developing leadership capability and morale on a production line.
-
Assists in training and career development; manages the performance management process. Manages the employee selection, hiring, reward and discipline processes.
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May participate in the development of the budget to include forecasting manpower requirements and overhead expenditures.
-
Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.
Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding and application of guidelines, procedures and processes in own job family
Business Expertise
- Applies understanding of how own team is impacted by upstream work of other teams
Leadership
- Supervises day-to-day work and participates in the coaching and development of employees
Problem Solving
- Uses judgment based on practice and precedent to resolve issues related to production schedules and daily priorities
Impact
- Impacts the quality and timeliness of team’s results and its contribution to team or department goals
Interpersonal Skills
- Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$60,000.00 - $82,500.00
Location:
Austin, TX
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
-
Supervises employees involved in a variety of production and/or operation functions such as assembly, inspection, test, and/or final test which is related to the manufacturing of the company's capital equipment and systems (electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or components, subassemblies and subsystems).
-
Sets up daily team priorities, develops work schedules and assigns tasks. Responsible for developing and executing action plans and utilizing Shift Handoffs and designated operations reviews.
-
Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, safety, etc.). Participates in development and tracking of organization performance metrics. Responsible for meeting or improving cycle time performance and other metrics.
-
Coordinates efforts of service and/or customer groups to solicit resources tools, supplies, materials or services to meet production schedules.
-
Responsible for eliminating safety incidents, improving equipment efficiency, and developing leadership capability and morale on a production line.
-
Assists in training and career development; manages the performance management process. Manages the employee selection, hiring, reward and discipline processes.
-
May participate in the development of the budget to include forecasting manpower requirements and overhead expenditures.
-
Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.
Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding and application of guidelines, procedures and processes in own job family
Business Expertise
- Applies understanding of how own team is impacted by upstream work of other teams
Leadership
- Supervises day-to-day work and participates in the coaching and development of employees
Problem Solving
- Uses judgment based on practice and precedent to resolve issues related to production schedules and daily priorities
Impact
- Impacts the quality and timeliness of team’s results and its contribution to team or department goals
Interpersonal Skills
- Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires your degree field to align directly with manufacturing engineering management. A mechanical or industrial engineering degree is the clearest match. A business or general management degree alone typically won't support the specialty occupation determination for this title.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals, universities, and nonprofit research institutions attached to higher education are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Manufacturing engineering manager roles exist at medical device firms and research hospitals, so this path is worth exploring before cap season.
Search LCA filings on Migrate Mate
Filter H-1B job listings by employers with verified LCA filing history for manufacturing engineering roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can target companies with a documented track record of sponsoring this specific job title.
Pull the prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II and Level III prevailing wages for your SOC code and the employer's county. Your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage, so know the floor before you receive an offer rather than after.
Ask employers about their premium processing policy
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. Many manufacturers default to standard processing, which can run five months or longer. Clarify upfront whether the employer will authorize premium processing, especially if your current work authorization has a tight expiration window.
Document your supervisory scope precisely
If your role manages both engineers and production staff, the offer letter and LCA must clearly establish that the position requires a specialized degree, not just supervisory experience. Ambiguous job descriptions increase RFE risk, so work with your employer's counsel to define qualifying duties before the petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Manufacturing Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Engineering Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. If the role primarily involves general operations management without a degree-specific requirement, the specialty occupation determination can be challenged, so the job description needs to clearly tie duties to engineering theory and practice.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Automotive, aerospace, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing, and industrial equipment are the industries where H-1B LCA filings for manufacturing engineering manager titles appear most consistently in DOL disclosure data. Companies in these sectors often have established immigration programs and in-house or retained counsel familiar with engineering petitions. Migrate Mate lets you browse open roles filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history in these sectors.
Can my employer file an H-1B for me mid-year outside the lottery?
Yes, in two situations. If the employer is cap-exempt, such as a nonprofit research institution or university-affiliated organization, a petition can be filed at any time without entering the lottery. Alternatively, if you're transferring from another H-1B employer, you can port to the new employer immediately upon filing the transfer petition without waiting for a new cap slot, as long as you're maintaining valid H-1B status.
What documentation should I gather before my employer files the H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts, degree certificates, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Your employer needs to confirm the evaluation meets USCIS standards, typically a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member organization. You should also provide a detailed resume showing engineering duties, any professional licenses relevant to your jurisdiction, and documentation of any graduate coursework or certifications that strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect a Manufacturing Engineering Manager offer?
The employer's LCA must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code, job level, and work location as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. For a manager-level position, this typically corresponds to a Level III or Level IV wage. If the offered salary falls below the prevailing wage for that combination, the DOL will not certify the LCA, and the H-1B petition cannot proceed.