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Principal Manufacturing Engineer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely in specialty occupation territory: the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering you for up to three years with extensions available.
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Position Description:
Principal Manufacturing Engineer for Medtronic, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL. Responsible for coordinating and executing the Medtronic site Verification and Validation (V&V) deliverables, for supplier transfers within the Supplier Optimization group (Transfer Office) under the Operations Innovation team. Assist with defining Quality Impact Level (QIL) of supplier qualified product. Design assembly and holding fixtures, coordinate supplier fabrication, and develop protocols, reports, process instructions, preventive maintenance plans, and calibration schedules. Navigate the complexities of various government and industry regulations to include FDA 21 CFR part 820, European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Responsible for the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for supplier provided goods. Leverage IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification). Utilize Minitab and associated statistical tools including TMV (Test Method Validation), Capability (Ppk / Tolerance Intervals), and SPC (Statistical Process Control). Responsible for providing Control Plans, Process Flow Maps, and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). Coordinate the creation and approval of V&V protocols / reports to include top-level assembly or sub-assembly test acceptance criteria, sample sizes based on component/feature criticality, and sampling plans. Leverage AGILE, SAP, and ERP system knowledge based on Medtronic Operating Unit/site requirements. Execute First Article Inspection activities and summation of results. Update all BOM (Bill of Material) structure within the appropriate QMS (Quality Mgmt. System). Relocation assistance is not available for this position. #LI-DNI.
Basic Qualifications:
Masters’ Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field and five (5) years of experience as a manufacturing or design engineer for medical devices,
or,
Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field and seven (7) years of experience as a manufacturing or design engineer for medical devices.
Must possess at least five (5) years’ experience with each of the following:
- FDA 21 CFR part 820, EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and GMP
- PPAP and IQ/OQ/PQ
- Minitab, TMV, Capability (Ppk / Tolerance Intervals), and SPC
- Control Plan, Process Flow Map, and PFMEA
- Creation and approval of V&V protocols, reports for top-level assembly and sub-assembly test acceptance criteria, sample sizes based on component/feature criticality, and sampling plans
- AGILE, SAP, and ERP systems
- Executing First Article Inspection activities and summation of results
- Updating BOM structure within QMS
Salary: $144,000 to $184,800 per year
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Align your credentials to LCA wage levels
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your specific worksite location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search before interviews to know which wage level your experience maps to, so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Target manufacturers with multi-site LCA history
Principal Manufacturing Engineers often rotate across plants. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so target employers with existing multi-site H-1B filing infrastructure. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history in manufacturing roles.
Document your specialty occupation qualifications precisely
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Principal Manufacturing Engineer role truly requires a degree in a specific engineering field. Your resume and employer's support letter must both tie every core duty directly to your engineering degree discipline, not just general technical expertise.
Request premium processing before project deadlines
Principal Manufacturing Engineers frequently face hard project launch dates. USCIS premium processing reduces the I-129 adjudication window to 15 business days. Confirm your employer is willing to file Form I-907 at the offer stage, not after your start date pressure mounts.
Verify your O*NET classification supports specialty occupation
The O*NET occupation profile for Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers lists a typical entry requirement of a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field. Confirm your offer letter job description mirrors these O*NET duty descriptions to strengthen the USCIS specialty occupation determination.
Prepare for site-specific LCA amendments during transfers
If your role moves you from one manufacturing facility to another mid-status, your employer must file a new LCA for each new worksite before your first day there. Flag any planned facility rotations with your employer's HR team early so filings don't lag behind your physical move.
H-1B Visa Principal Manufacturing Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Manufacturing Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, it typically does. The role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. USCIS expects the employer's support letter and the job description to demonstrate that degree-level engineering knowledge is a minimum requirement for entry into the specific position, not merely preferred.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Principal Manufacturing Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on manufacturers that have already navigated the H-1B process for engineering positions, rather than spending time on companies with no documented sponsorship track record.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer transfers me to a different manufacturing plant?
Each worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If you move to a facility not covered by your existing LCA, your employer must obtain a new certified LCA before your first day at the new location. Short-term placements under 60 days may qualify for a posting exception, but your employer's immigration counsel should confirm eligibility for each specific transfer.
Can I extend my H-1B beyond six years as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer?
Extensions beyond the standard six-year cap are available if your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf and certain milestones have been reached. Without an active green card process, H-1B status is capped at six years total. Starting the PERM process early is the most reliable way to preserve long-term work authorization.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Principal Manufacturing Engineer job offers?
DOL requires your employer to certify through the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the specific job title and worksite location. The OFLC Wage Search tool publishes four wage levels tied to experience and responsibility. Principal-level roles typically fall at Level III or IV, and an offer below the applicable threshold will prevent LCA certification regardless of your negotiated salary.