Medical Devices E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in California
Medical devices E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in California are concentrated in the San Diego MedTech corridor, the Bay Area, and Greater Los Angeles, home to companies like Becton Dickinson, Edwards Lifesciences, Align Technology, and Intuitive Surgical. Australian engineers, regulatory specialists, and clinical professionals will find California one of the most active U.S. states for medical devices hiring with E-3 sponsorship.
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Principal Quality Analysis - CAPA Mentor
About the role:
This role provides site‑level CAPA mentorship, oversight, and approval support across the quality system. The CAPA Mentor partners with CAPA owners, project teams, and Quality leadership to ensure timely, compliant, and effective corrective and preventive actions, while driving continuous improvement and risk reduction.
Your responsibilities will include:
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage and oversee the CAPA portfolio, including monitoring, tracking, and reporting CAPA health, compliance, and performance metrics to Quality leadership.
- Serve as a CAPA Mentor by coaching and guiding cross‑functional teams through nonconforming events and the development, implementation, and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide subject‑matter expertise on structured problem‑solving methodologies and effective execution of the CAPA process across all phases.
- Partner with CAPA owners to ensure CAPA records are compliant with global and local procedures, clearly written, logically structured, and aligned with the intent of each CAPA activity, including appropriate documentation of rationale and decision‑making.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Project Management, and functional leaders to identify systemic quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide CAPA status updates, milestone tracking, and risk assessments to Project Managers and stakeholders for assigned projects.
- Review and approve CAPA records and phases, as applicable, ensuring compliance with global CAPA requirements and quality system expectations.
- Participate in Community of Practice meetings for nonconforming events and CAPA as needed.
- Participate in projects as needed.
What we are looking for in you:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting nonconforming events and CAPA within a regulated environment.
- Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., FDA, ISO standards, EU MDR, ISO 13485).
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring cross‑functional teams through nonconforming events and CAPA implementation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Proven problem‑solving, organizational, and execution skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Broad working knowledge of quality systems and processes (e.g., CAPA, NCRs, audits, complaints).
- Quality‑related certifications (e.g., ISO 13485, AS9100).
- Subject‑matter expertise in CAPA regulations and nonconforming event management.
Requisition ID: 632335
Minimum Salary: $106800
Maximum Salary: $202900
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
Recruiter: Spencer Gregory Hale
Principal Quality Analysis - CAPA Mentor
About the role:
This role provides site‑level CAPA mentorship, oversight, and approval support across the quality system. The CAPA Mentor partners with CAPA owners, project teams, and Quality leadership to ensure timely, compliant, and effective corrective and preventive actions, while driving continuous improvement and risk reduction.
Your responsibilities will include:
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage and oversee the CAPA portfolio, including monitoring, tracking, and reporting CAPA health, compliance, and performance metrics to Quality leadership.
- Serve as a CAPA Mentor by coaching and guiding cross‑functional teams through nonconforming events and the development, implementation, and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide subject‑matter expertise on structured problem‑solving methodologies and effective execution of the CAPA process across all phases.
- Partner with CAPA owners to ensure CAPA records are compliant with global and local procedures, clearly written, logically structured, and aligned with the intent of each CAPA activity, including appropriate documentation of rationale and decision‑making.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Project Management, and functional leaders to identify systemic quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide CAPA status updates, milestone tracking, and risk assessments to Project Managers and stakeholders for assigned projects.
- Review and approve CAPA records and phases, as applicable, ensuring compliance with global CAPA requirements and quality system expectations.
- Participate in Community of Practice meetings for nonconforming events and CAPA as needed.
- Participate in projects as needed.
What we are looking for in you:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting nonconforming events and CAPA within a regulated environment.
- Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., FDA, ISO standards, EU MDR, ISO 13485).
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring cross‑functional teams through nonconforming events and CAPA implementation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Proven problem‑solving, organizational, and execution skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Broad working knowledge of quality systems and processes (e.g., CAPA, NCRs, audits, complaints).
- Quality‑related certifications (e.g., ISO 13485, AS9100).
- Subject‑matter expertise in CAPA regulations and nonconforming event management.
Requisition ID: 632335
Minimum Salary: $106800
Maximum Salary: $202900
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
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Search Medical Devices Jobs in CaliforniaMedical Devices E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical devices companies sponsor E-3 visas in California?
California-based medical devices employers with established international hiring include Intuitive Surgical in Sunnyvale, Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, Align Technology in San Jose, Becton Dickinson across multiple California sites, and Hologic in San Diego. Smaller Class II and Class III device manufacturers throughout San Diego's medical corridor and the Bay Area also sponsor E-3 visas, particularly for engineering and regulatory roles. Past sponsorship does not guarantee future availability.
Which cities in California have the most medical devices E-3 sponsorship jobs?
San Diego is California's densest medical devices hiring market, with a cluster of device and diagnostics companies in the Sorrento Valley and Torrey Pines areas. The South Bay and San Jose areas host surgical robotics and dental device companies. Irvine and Orange County are active for cardiovascular device roles. Los Angeles sees smaller but consistent hiring, primarily at larger health system-affiliated device firms.
What types of medical devices roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship requires a specialty occupation, meaning the role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In medical devices, this typically covers mechanical, biomedical, and electrical engineering positions, regulatory affairs specialists, quality systems engineers, clinical applications engineers, and R&D scientists. General technician or manufacturing operator roles often do not meet the specialty occupation threshold, regardless of the applicant's qualifications.
How do I find medical devices E-3 sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship, including medical devices positions in California. Filtering by state and industry on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for E-3 workers, giving you a targeted list rather than sifting through postings from companies with no E-3 history. This is a more efficient starting point than searching general job boards where sponsorship status is rarely disclosed upfront.
Are there any California-specific considerations for E-3 medical devices sponsorship?
California's strict employment laws, including requirements around non-compete agreements (generally unenforceable under California law) and wage transparency, can affect how employers structure offers. For E-3 purposes, the prevailing wage on the Labor Condition Application must reflect California's regional wage levels, which tend to be higher than national averages. Biomedical device roles may also require familiarity with FDA 510(k) or PMA regulatory pathways, which California employers frequently treat as a core qualification.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 medical devices jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.