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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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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
As a Manufacturing Development Engineering (MDE) Shift Engineer, you will play a critical role in enabling 24/7 process development for next-generation DRAM technologies. In this role you will support one specific process area such as Photolithography, Films Deposition, Wet Process, CMP, Wafer Bonding, or Dry Etch. This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and serves as the primary engineering decision-maker for development activities occurring during off-hours. You will work closely with Process Development, Process Integration, Equipment Development, Manufacturing, and Shift Operations teams to ensure uninterrupted development execution, increase learning velocity, and support technology roadmap objectives.
Unlike traditional manufacturing shift engineering roles, this MDE Shift Engineer operates in a highly dynamic development environment where process conditions, specifications, and experimental flows frequently evolve. This role requires strong engineering judgment to disposition development wafers, make real-time process decisions, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, and appropriately balance execution needs with development objectives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary off-shift engineering decision-maker for development activities, using sound engineering judgment to disposition wafers, release or hold tools, define actions on development targets, respond to process deviations, handle execution risks, and maintain development momentum.
- Partner closely with your area's Process Development, Process Integration, Equipment Development, Manufacturing, and Shift Operations teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues, resolve output constraints, support experimental processing, and remove barriers to development execution.
- Apply SPC, E3, and other fault detection (FD) systems, and data analysis to investigate excursions, identify root causes, improve process performance, drive defect reduction and yield improvement, and support qualification and optimization activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reaction plans, recipes, and process procedures while ensuring effective cross-shift communication, change control, and timely escalation of issues that could impact safety, cycle time, yield, or operational performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by leading or participating in development projects, PMI data collection, audits, benchmarking activities, and implementation of best-known methods that improve development efficiency, execution quality, and organizational capability.
- Leverage the Model Based Problem Solving methodology, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to enhance decision quality and operational productivity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering field. OR Bachelors of Science with 2+ years of proven experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing or Process Development.
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, process control methodologies, and engineering problem-solving techniques.
- Understanding of SPC, DOE, E3 FD, and data-driven decision-making methodologies.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in area-specific process development with understanding of fundamental sciences (chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, etc.) associated with that area.
- Experience in Manufacturing Development Engineering, and/or High-Volume Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of semiconductor process integration, process control systems, and advanced manufacturing practices.
- Knowledge of SPC, DOE, and advanced process control methods.
- Experience dispositioning lots, supporting development experiments, and making engineering decisions in a process development environment.
- Experience with equipment troubleshooting, database tools, analytics, and AI-enabled engineering solutions.
- Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills with the ability to work independently in a constantly evolving environment.
- Experience working with LLMs to improve workflow efficiency, data analysis, or engineering decision making.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
As a Manufacturing Development Engineering (MDE) Shift Engineer, you will play a critical role in enabling 24/7 process development for next-generation DRAM technologies. In this role you will support one specific process area such as Photolithography, Films Deposition, Wet Process, CMP, Wafer Bonding, or Dry Etch. This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and serves as the primary engineering decision-maker for development activities occurring during off-hours. You will work closely with Process Development, Process Integration, Equipment Development, Manufacturing, and Shift Operations teams to ensure uninterrupted development execution, increase learning velocity, and support technology roadmap objectives.
Unlike traditional manufacturing shift engineering roles, this MDE Shift Engineer operates in a highly dynamic development environment where process conditions, specifications, and experimental flows frequently evolve. This role requires strong engineering judgment to disposition development wafers, make real-time process decisions, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, and appropriately balance execution needs with development objectives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary off-shift engineering decision-maker for development activities, using sound engineering judgment to disposition wafers, release or hold tools, define actions on development targets, respond to process deviations, handle execution risks, and maintain development momentum.
- Partner closely with your area's Process Development, Process Integration, Equipment Development, Manufacturing, and Shift Operations teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues, resolve output constraints, support experimental processing, and remove barriers to development execution.
- Apply SPC, E3, and other fault detection (FD) systems, and data analysis to investigate excursions, identify root causes, improve process performance, drive defect reduction and yield improvement, and support qualification and optimization activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reaction plans, recipes, and process procedures while ensuring effective cross-shift communication, change control, and timely escalation of issues that could impact safety, cycle time, yield, or operational performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by leading or participating in development projects, PMI data collection, audits, benchmarking activities, and implementation of best-known methods that improve development efficiency, execution quality, and organizational capability.
- Leverage the Model Based Problem Solving methodology, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to enhance decision quality and operational productivity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering field. OR Bachelors of Science with 2+ years of proven experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing or Process Development.
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, process control methodologies, and engineering problem-solving techniques.
- Understanding of SPC, DOE, E3 FD, and data-driven decision-making methodologies.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in area-specific process development with understanding of fundamental sciences (chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, etc.) associated with that area.
- Experience in Manufacturing Development Engineering, and/or High-Volume Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of semiconductor process integration, process control systems, and advanced manufacturing practices.
- Knowledge of SPC, DOE, and advanced process control methods.
- Experience dispositioning lots, supporting development experiments, and making engineering decisions in a process development environment.
- Experience with equipment troubleshooting, database tools, analytics, and AI-enabled engineering solutions.
- Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills with the ability to work independently in a constantly evolving environment.
- Experience working with LLMs to improve workflow efficiency, data analysis, or engineering decision making.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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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.