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Product Development Engineers work at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and systems integration, roles USCIS consistently classifies as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Employers across medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment sponsor H-1B visas for this title regularly, and the annual 85,000-slot cap makes timing your job search critical.
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Date: May 5, 2026
Location: Englewood, CO, US, 80112
Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Position Summary
The hose product engineering team is responsible for the design, development, and performance testing of hoses used in hydraulic, industrial, fluid transfer, and automotive applications. In this role there will be opportunities to work with a diverse product offering spanning multiple applications and markets with the guidance of more senior product development engineers. The right candidate will become a member of an experienced team, executing projects globally to drive expansion of the fluid power business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct work responsibilities will include:
- Execute tasks with a global team to fully implement optimization proposals
- Product BOM management
- Creation of lab orders for product testing
- Analyzing product test results
- Organizing and monitoring builds of test materials
- Benchmarking of products in industry
- Experimentation to enhance product design
- Forensic analysis
- Interaction with a cross functional global teams (including operations, quality, material development, process engineering, commercial, etc.)
- Must be able to quickly learn to apply core engineering and six sigma skills such as problem solving, SPC data collection and analysis, FMEA, DOE, etc.
- Limited travel may be required (0-15%), potentially including international travel
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- 0 to 1 years of engineering experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline or EIT certification with engineering work experience required
- Background with functional application of engineering techniques listed in essential duties and responsibilities is preferred
- Must be able to independently manage time and task execution needs
- Ability to interpret and apply mathematical and statistical models and information
- Experience and confidence in face-to-face, phone, video call, and email communications
- Ability to work with a global cross functional team, as well as team members from other areas of the organization including those in other nations
- Computer applications including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and timeline projection (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power point)
- Ability to adapt to rapid changes and new systems as needed
PAY & BENEFITS
- Full-Time
- Salary: $68,000 - $75,000
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Product Development Engineer
Align your degree to your specialization
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches your product development role. A mechanical engineering degree supporting a hardware-focused position is clean. A business degree for the same role invites an RFE. Document the technical overlap explicitly before you apply.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures yourself so you enter salary conversations knowing the legal floor, not just market benchmarks.
Search Migrate Mate for LCA-verified employers
Filter by product development roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts your list to companies with a documented record of sponsoring your specific occupation, not just general engineering roles.
Target cap-exempt employers in your sector
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated labs are exempt from the H-1B lottery cap. Product development roles exist at these organizations in biomedical, energy, and defense research. Pursuing a cap-exempt offer eliminates lottery risk entirely.
Request premium processing before your start date
Standard I-129 adjudication can run several months. If your offer has a firm start date tied to a product launch cycle, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days and protect your timeline.
Review your O*NET profile before the interview
The O*NET occupation profile for product development engineers lists the core tasks and knowledge areas USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Framing your experience in those terms during interviews helps the employer's attorney build a stronger petition.
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Find Product Development Engineer JobsProduct Development Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Development Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Product development engineering roles grounded in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or industrial engineering consistently meet this standard. Roles with vague duty descriptions or a mix of non-technical responsibilities can draw RFEs, so the job description precision matters as much as the title itself.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Product Development Engineers?
Medical device manufacturers, semiconductor and electronics companies, automotive suppliers, and industrial equipment firms file LCAs for product development engineering roles at high volume. Defense contractors and aerospace companies also sponsor regularly, though some require security clearance eligibility. You can see which specific employers have active filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate before targeting your applications.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change product development roles mid-visa?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your original petition was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file their own LCA for your new role and location. If the product scope or SOC code changes significantly, the new petition is evaluated on its own merits.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting a Product Development Engineer role?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. USCIS selects registrations by lottery in March, and only selected registrants can file petitions. If you're not selected, you'd need to wait for the next lottery cycle, pursue a cap-exempt employer, or explore bridge visas like OPT extension if you're on F-1 status. Planning your job search around the lottery window is essential.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Product Development Engineer?
A detailed job description that maps specific duties to engineering degree requirements is the foundation. Supporting materials include your official transcripts, any professional engineering licenses, patents you've contributed to, and a clear explanation of the product systems you'll work on. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator helps USCIS confirm the equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in the relevant field.
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