Electrical Engineering Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
Electrical engineering manager jobs in California sit at the heart of the state's defense, semiconductor, and clean-energy sectors. Major employers include Lockheed Martin, Qualcomm, and Pacific Gas and Electric, with hiring concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. Many of these employers have established visa sponsorship histories for this role.
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The group you’ll be a part of
In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam’s etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.
The impact you’ll make
As an Electrical Engineering Manager, you will lead the development of sophisticated electrical systems that power and control Lam’s advanced semiconductor equipment. You will provide technical and organizational leadership across electrical architecture, power distribution, controls, PCB and subsystem integration, and system bring-up. Working closely with systems, mechanical, firmware, software, and product engineering teams, you will guide the resolution of complex technical challenges from concept through design, integration, validation, and product release. You will build and develop a high-performing engineering team, drive sound engineering practices and design decisions, and ensure critical development milestones are achieved while meeting demanding requirements for performance, reliability, safety, and quality.
What you’ll do
Lam Research is growing, and we are looking for an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead an Electrical Engineering team as part of the Platform team in Global Products Engineering. As the leader of this team, you will be:
- Managing an electrical engineering team that develops, designs, and releases next-generation semiconductor process equipment
- Responsible for the research, design, development, modification, and evaluation of our product’s control signal and power distribution system as well as the design, development, modification, and evaluation of subsystems consisting of electrical, electro-mechanical, and electronic systems with a focus on high voltage power enclosures
- Determining and leading design approaches and analyzing equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results
- Successfully managing engineering resource assignments, priorities, and deadlines
- Interface with offshore resources, contract manufacturers as well as internal and external customer requests
Who we’re looking for
- Minimum Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor capital equipment, and 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills as well as presentation, and organizational skills
- Proven track record of successfully managing and leading dynamic teams of subject matter experts
- Proven track record of successfully driving and executing engineering requirements and project goals in a dynamic and cross-functional team environment
- Proven hands-on experience in the design, control, and productization of complex equipment, machinery, and AC and DC power distribution
- Proven hands-on experience in the design, development, and realization of analog and digital electronic circuits, from schematic to final released PCBA
- Outstanding analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Working experience in electrical circuit design and development CAD software (OrCAD or similar), SPICE modeling, System modeling (e.g. SIMULink or similar)
Preferred qualifications
Working knowledge of industry standards: SEMI, SEMI S2/S22, CE, NFPA79, NEC, UL IEC, IEEE, etc.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $125,000.00 - $270,000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
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Which companies in California sponsor visas for electrical engineering managers?
California's largest sponsors of electrical engineering manager roles include defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon, semiconductor firms like Qualcomm, Intel, and Applied Materials, and utilities such as Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison. Large technology companies including Apple, Google, and Tesla also file Labor Condition Applications for this role at California sites.
Which visa types realistically fit electrical engineering manager roles in California?
Electrical engineering manager is a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a directly related field, making it eligible for the H-1B visa, the E-3 visa for Australian nationals, and the H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singaporean nationals. Qualified candidates may also pursue an EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green card through PERM labor certification. J-1 visa trainee status can apply in limited research or training contexts with a designated sponsor organization.
Which cities in California have the most electrical engineering manager sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area, particularly San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale, generates the highest volume of electrical engineering manager sponsorship activity due to the concentration of semiconductor and technology firms. San Diego is a strong secondary market, driven by defense and wireless technology companies. Los Angeles and the broader Southern California corridor also see steady demand from aerospace and energy employers.
How to find electrical engineering manager visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lists California employers with verified visa sponsorship histories for electrical engineering manager roles, letting you search by city and filter for companies that have actively filed Labor Condition Applications for this position. Because sponsorship intent is confirmed before you apply, you spend less time on roles that won't support your visa. Start your search on Migrate Mate to identify Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles employers sponsoring this role right now.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for electrical engineering managers in California?
California's dense cluster of defense contractors means some electrical engineering manager roles require security clearances, which can complicate or delay sponsorship for foreign nationals during the clearance adjudication process. The state's university system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego, supplies a consistent pipeline of international engineering graduates who pursue OPT and STEM OPT before transitioning to H-1B sponsorship, so many California employers are experienced with the process.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical engineering manager 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.