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Production Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field. Employers in manufacturing, food processing, and industrial operations regularly file LCAs for these roles. Prevailing wage compliance and specialty occupation documentation are the two hurdles most applicants encounter.
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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we act boldly, compete to win, move with speed, foster belonging, and deliver results—the right way. This is the Medtronic Mindset, defining how we work and what we value. Our brand is rooted in action, and every team member plays a vital role in bringing our culture to life.
We recognize your extraordinary potential to help ensure future generations live better, healthier lives. A career at Medtronic is purposeful, mission-driven, and unlike any other. We are committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions worldwide.
We bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Leads production team work process, equipment testing, manufacturing, disassembly, and reassembly as assigned by supervisor.
- Prioritizes use of operators according to build schedule.
- Communicates process issues and provides status updates to team supervisor.
- Coaches operators/assemblers on production and problem solving skills, performing technical review and machinery setup/breakdown as needed.
- Ensures Medtronic company quality and safety standards are upheld.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Requires 5+ years of related experience
Nice to Have:
- Prior quality/inspection experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to train others on inspections that you are signed off on.
- Excellent in Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Proven experience of 3-5 years in Quality within a regulated industry such as medical devices or Pharma is required for this role.
- An ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a history of strong teamwork, be proficient in problem resolution and skilled in both written and verbal communication.
- Prior medical device experience.
- Excellent quality standards.
- Experience in a clean room environment.
- Experience with handling and inspecting PCBAs.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $53,600.00 - $80,400.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
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
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Aug 2026
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we act boldly, compete to win, move with speed, foster belonging, and deliver results—the right way. This is the Medtronic Mindset, defining how we work and what we value. Our brand is rooted in action, and every team member plays a vital role in bringing our culture to life.
We recognize your extraordinary potential to help ensure future generations live better, healthier lives. A career at Medtronic is purposeful, mission-driven, and unlike any other. We are committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions worldwide.
We bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Leads production team work process, equipment testing, manufacturing, disassembly, and reassembly as assigned by supervisor.
- Prioritizes use of operators according to build schedule.
- Communicates process issues and provides status updates to team supervisor.
- Coaches operators/assemblers on production and problem solving skills, performing technical review and machinery setup/breakdown as needed.
- Ensures Medtronic company quality and safety standards are upheld.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Requires 5+ years of related experience
Nice to Have:
- Prior quality/inspection experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to train others on inspections that you are signed off on.
- Excellent in Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Proven experience of 3-5 years in Quality within a regulated industry such as medical devices or Pharma is required for this role.
- An ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a history of strong teamwork, be proficient in problem resolution and skilled in both written and verbal communication.
- Prior medical device experience.
- Excellent quality standards.
- Experience in a clean room environment.
- Experience with handling and inspecting PCBAs.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $53,600.00 - $80,400.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
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
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Production Lead duties. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific industry, food manufacturing, electronics assembly, or chemicals, and confirm the listed education requirement is a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not a general management degree.
Target manufacturers with active LCA histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Production Lead roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. Employers with repeated LCA filings for production or operations roles already understand the specialty occupation argument and won't need convincing.
Document supervisory scope before the offer
H-1B petitions for Production Lead positions face RFEs when the job description reads as a skilled-trades supervisor rather than a specialty occupation role. Before accepting an offer, get a written job description that specifies the technical degree requirements and the engineering or process-improvement responsibilities you hold.
Check prevailing wages by shift and industry code
Production Lead wages vary significantly across Standard Occupational Classification codes. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wages under the correct SOC code for your specific industry before negotiating your offer, an employer filing at the wrong wage level risks a DOL audit.
Clarify cap-exempt status with the employer early
Most production employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the H-1B lottery. If your current employer is a university, nonprofit research organization, or government entity, ask USCIS whether a concurrent cap-exempt filing is possible before you transition to a manufacturing role.
Account for LCA posting requirements on the shop floor
DOL requires the employer to post the LCA at each worksite where you'll work. If your Production Lead role covers multiple shifts or facilities, confirm the employer has posted at every location, missing a posting is one of the most common DOL compliance failures for multi-site production roles.
H-1B Visa Production Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the job is defined. A Production Lead role qualifies when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, such as industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations management. Roles framed as team lead or floor supervisor positions, where any bachelor's degree is accepted, are more likely to receive an RFE challenging specialty occupation status. The job description needs to connect degree-level knowledge to specific daily duties.
Which industries hire Production Leads with H-1B sponsorship most consistently?
Semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage production, and aerospace components assembly have the strongest LCA filing histories for Production Lead and related operations roles. These industries typically require process engineering knowledge that supports the specialty occupation argument. You can browse employers in these sectors with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to target your applications efficiently.
What happens to my H-1B status if I get promoted from Production Lead to Production Manager?
A material change in job duties, title, or worksite requires the employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. A promotion to Production Manager typically changes your SOC code and may shift the prevailing wage requirement. Failing to file an amended petition puts your status at risk, even if you're still with the same employer.
Can a Production Lead job at multiple plant locations create H-1B compliance problems?
Yes. If your role requires you to work at more than one facility, DOL requires a separate LCA for each worksite and physical posting at each location. Employers who treat multi-site coverage as a single worksite are out of compliance. Confirm the employer has LCAs covering all facilities before your start date, since violations can affect your status and the employer's ability to sponsor future petitions.
How should I evaluate whether an employer's H-1B filing process is reliable for a Production Lead role?
Look for employers who have filed LCAs specifically for production, manufacturing, or operations roles, not just tech or corporate positions. An employer who has only sponsored engineers or software developers may not understand how to document specialty occupation for a Production Lead. Reviewing an employer's LCA history by occupation code before accepting an offer gives you a clearer picture of their H-1B experience with roles like yours.