H-1B1 Chile Visa Engineering Manager Jobs
Engineering Manager jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship skip the H-1B lottery entirely. As a Chilean national, your 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and you apply directly at the consulate rather than waiting on USCIS adjudication, giving you a faster, more predictable path to U.S. engineering leadership roles.
Find H-1B1 Chile Visa Engineering Manager JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 242+ Engineering Manager jobs










See all 242+ Engineering Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Engineering Manager roles.
Get Access To All Jobs
About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.
Summary of Role:
This role is intended for our Essex Junction site Fab 9, a 200mm semiconductor manufacturing facility. As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes in the assigned area, while working in partnership with production team members and area engineers. Maintenance Technicians monitor equipment performance, schedule, perform preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets, and use mechanical, electronic and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment related issues. Concise communication of updates on the status of equipment and area to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer is a vital part of the job.
Essential Responsibilities:
Skills (Employees must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without an accommodation):
- Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks
- Ability to perform work activities in a safe and responsible manner in line with all FAB9 EHS&S policies
- Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment
- Support and engage in training activities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as required per the operating procedures
- Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness
- Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation and effectively communicate end of shift pass downs
- Ability to effectively use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.
Physical Capacity Demands (Employees must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without an accommodation):
- Ability to work in a standing position for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces for >85% of a 12-hour shift
- Ability to lift, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift
- Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
- Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
- Ability to perform activities that include climbing vertical ladders, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching up/over, and crawling for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
- Ability to utilize computer (typing, visual screen time) for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocol/requirements
- Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements for a minimum of 10 hours a day
- Able to wear upgraded PPE in accordance with GF safety procedures, including, but not limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron & gloves, and full-face shield, when required.
- Able to remain in compliance with OSHA & NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134 (clean shaven) to don and work in an N95 Dust Mask or other air filtering devices, to include full-face respirator (cartridge & supplied air) for extended periods of time (> 2 hours)
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: High School Degree (or equivalent)
- Experience: Electrical or mechanical, one of the following:
- 2-year technical degree and 4 years of relevant experience
- 2 years of relevant military experience and 4 years of relevant experience
- 8 years of relevant experience (automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, electrical work, etc)
- Travel Requirements: Minimal travel
- Language Fluency: English (Written & Verbal)
- Basic reading and writing comprehension skills
- Basic computer navigation skills - (i.e. Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook)
- Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements.
- Able to work in a standing position for an extended period of time (during a 12-hour shift)
- Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
- Flexible and willing to work any shift (3-4 days alternating weeks during day or night shift)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education - associate degree in engineering technology, military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
- Experience – 6+ Years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing
- Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning & organizational skills.
- Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to Out-of-Control conditions including defect troubleshooting
- Develop & enhance operating procedures
- Actively participate in continuous improvement projects, learning and skills development
- Ability to read and comprehend schematics / blueprints / electrical diagram
- Experience utilizing basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles
- Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques
- Basic understanding of the principles of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
Expected Salary Range
$69,000.00 - $120,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
See all 242+ H-1B1 Chile Visa Engineering Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B1 Chile Visa Engineering Manager Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Manager
Translate your engineering credentials early
Chilean engineering titles require a USCIS-recognized equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field. Get a credential evaluation completed before you start applying so sponsors aren't stalled at the offer stage.
Pull your prevailing wage before negotiating
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Engineering Manager in your target metro. Look up the current wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions, so you negotiate from the correct floor, not below it.
Search H-1B1 Chile filers on Migrate Mate
Find Engineering Manager roles at companies with documented H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. Targeting employers who've filed before cuts the time spent educating HR about a visa most U.S. companies haven't processed.
Distinguish H-1B1 Chile from standard H-1B when briefing recruiters
Most U.S. engineering hiring managers default to H-1B when you mention sponsorship. Clarify upfront that H-1B1 Chile has no lottery and no USCIS petition filing, which reduces employer cost and timeline anxiety at the offer stage.
Verify your employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting
H-1B1 Chile employers must be E-Verify participants. Confirm enrollment before you sign. If a company isn't enrolled, they need to register with E-Verify before filing your Labor Condition Application with DOL, adding lead time to your start date.
Frame your LCA filing window into your start date
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consulate appointment. DOL certification typically takes seven business days. Build that window into your offer negotiation so your target start date accounts for LCA processing and consulate scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B1 Chile?
Yes. Engineering Manager is classified under O*NET as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field. That direct degree-to-role relationship satisfies the specialty occupation requirement. Generalist management experience alone won't qualify; the role must be grounded in a specific engineering discipline.
How does H-1B1 Chile differ from H-1B for Engineering Manager positions?
The H-1B requires a lottery selection that admitted roughly one in four registrants in recent fiscal years. H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, a separate 1,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted, and processes through consular interview rather than a USCIS petition. For Chilean engineering professionals, that means a predictable timeline without a random selection event blocking the path entirely.
How can I find Engineering Manager jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B1 Chile filing history in engineering and technology sectors. Targeting companies that have sponsored the visa before reduces friction at the offer stage, since their legal and HR teams already understand the Labor Condition Application process and consulate-based filing requirements specific to Chilean nationals.
What documents should I have ready before a U.S. employer agrees to sponsor my H-1B1 Chile visa?
Prepare a credential evaluation confirming your Chilean engineering degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree, your current resume with role-specific technical scope clearly documented, and any professional certifications relevant to your engineering discipline. Employers will also need your passport details and intended start date to complete the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consulate appointment.
Can I switch Engineering Manager roles while on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but each new employer must file a new Labor Condition Application with DOL and you must obtain a new H-1B1 Chile visa stamp before beginning work with the new company. Unlike H-1B, there is no portability provision that lets you start working upon filing. Plan your transition timeline around the LCA certification period and consulate appointment availability.