Manufacturing H-1B1 Chile Sponsorship Jobs in California
California's manufacturing sector spans aerospace, biotech equipment, electronics, and food processing, with major employers like Northrop Grumman, Medtronic, and Applied Materials concentrated in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area. Chilean nationals holding a specialty occupation offer from a California manufacturer can pursue H-1B1 Chile sponsorship without entering the H-1B lottery.
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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Quality Operations Engineer supports day-to-day Manufacturing Quality activities by completing structured assignments using established procedures and under the guidance of senior Quality Engineering staff to help maintain compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable regulations. This role contributes to product quality and sustaining operations by supporting investigations, documentation updates, and process improvement activities.
This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Quality and is part of the Cepheid Quality Operations Team located in Lodi, California. This is an ON-SITE role supporting twenty-fourx7 manufacturing operations.
Schedule: 5 days (Monday - Friday) – Day Shift
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Quality point of contact assisting with day-to-day inquiries and escalations; gather information, document issues, and escalate to senior Quality/Manufacturing leadership as needed.
- Participate in quality system and process improvement activities by collecting data, performing trending, and supporting GEMBA and problem-solving activities using established tools and templates.
- Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to support process improvements and variability reduction by executing assigned tasks (e.g., data collection, document updates, and follow-up actions) under guidance.
- Support process validations, process control plans, and statistical process control (SPC) activities by following documented protocols/work instructions and accurately recording results.
- Support project teams by updating and maintaining quality documentation (e.g., inspection and manufacturing documents, test methods, and Device History Records (DHRs)) using established templates and review processes.
- Support compliance activities related to design control and change control by preparing documentation, routing records for review/approval, and following established procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field (e.g., Industrial, Biomedical, Molecular Biology, Mechanical), with 0–2 years of related experience (internship/co-op experience may be considered)
- Foundational understanding of quality concepts and tools (or demonstrated ability to learn them quickly) and the ability to follow documented procedures in a regulated environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Exposure to medical device or diagnostics regulations/standards (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485) and interest in learning how they are applied in manufacturing quality.
- Experience working at a manufacturing facility (preferably high volume)
- A quality engineering certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ), or other qualifying organizations. Examples may include but are not limited to the CQE, CRE, CQA, etc.
COMPENSATION
The annual salary range for this role is $70,500 – 85,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
LOCATION
This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Quality and is part of the Cepheid Quality Operations Team located in Lodi, California. This is an ON-SITE role supporting twenty-fourx7 manufacturing operations.
INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Quality Operations Engineer supports day-to-day Manufacturing Quality activities by completing structured assignments using established procedures and under the guidance of senior Quality Engineering staff to help maintain compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable regulations. This role contributes to product quality and sustaining operations by supporting investigations, documentation updates, and process improvement activities.
This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Quality and is part of the Cepheid Quality Operations Team located in Lodi, California. This is an ON-SITE role supporting twenty-fourx7 manufacturing operations.
Schedule: 5 days (Monday - Friday) – Day Shift
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Quality point of contact assisting with day-to-day inquiries and escalations; gather information, document issues, and escalate to senior Quality/Manufacturing leadership as needed.
- Participate in quality system and process improvement activities by collecting data, performing trending, and supporting GEMBA and problem-solving activities using established tools and templates.
- Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to support process improvements and variability reduction by executing assigned tasks (e.g., data collection, document updates, and follow-up actions) under guidance.
- Support process validations, process control plans, and statistical process control (SPC) activities by following documented protocols/work instructions and accurately recording results.
- Support project teams by updating and maintaining quality documentation (e.g., inspection and manufacturing documents, test methods, and Device History Records (DHRs)) using established templates and review processes.
- Support compliance activities related to design control and change control by preparing documentation, routing records for review/approval, and following established procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field (e.g., Industrial, Biomedical, Molecular Biology, Mechanical), with 0–2 years of related experience (internship/co-op experience may be considered)
- Foundational understanding of quality concepts and tools (or demonstrated ability to learn them quickly) and the ability to follow documented procedures in a regulated environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Exposure to medical device or diagnostics regulations/standards (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485) and interest in learning how they are applied in manufacturing quality.
- Experience working at a manufacturing facility (preferably high volume)
- A quality engineering certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ), or other qualifying organizations. Examples may include but are not limited to the CQE, CRE, CQA, etc.
COMPENSATION
The annual salary range for this role is $70,500 – 85,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
LOCATION
This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Quality and is part of the Cepheid Quality Operations Team located in Lodi, California. This is an ON-SITE role supporting twenty-fourx7 manufacturing operations.
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in CaliforniaManufacturing Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas in California?
California manufacturers in aerospace, semiconductors, medical devices, and advanced electronics have filed H-1B1 visa Chile Labor Condition Applications in the past. Companies such as Applied Materials, Northrop Grumman, Medtronic, and Flex have California manufacturing operations and documented sponsorship histories. Because H-1B1 Chile is a separate visa category, reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data by occupation and employer gives the clearest picture of who actively files.
Which cities in California have the most manufacturing H-1B1 Chile sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles County hosts the largest concentration of California manufacturing employers across aerospace, apparel, and food processing. San Diego is a hub for biotech equipment and defense manufacturing. The San Francisco Bay Area, particularly San Jose and Fremont, leads in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Fresno and the Central Valley have significant food and agricultural processing operations that occasionally sponsor specialty occupation roles.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
H-1B1 Chile sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In manufacturing, qualifying positions typically include process engineers, quality assurance engineers, industrial engineers, materials scientists, manufacturing systems analysts, and automation or controls engineers. General production or assembly roles that do not require a specific degree field generally do not meet the specialty occupation standard.
How do I find manufacturing H-1B1 Chile sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, so you can search California manufacturing roles where employers have verified H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history drawn from DOL LCA filings. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship eligibility only late in the process. Filtering by city within Migrate Mate also helps you focus on manufacturing hubs like Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Jose.
Are there California-specific considerations for H-1B1 Chile manufacturing sponsorship?
California's strong labor protections mean employers must ensure the LCA's prevailing wage meets or exceeds state wage requirements, which can be higher than federal minimums in certain metro areas. California also has strict worker classification rules that can affect contractor versus employee arrangements. For manufacturing roles in unionized facilities, employers must additionally confirm the LCA wage is not below any applicable collective bargaining agreement rate, as required under H-1B1 Chile LCA rules.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B1 Chile manufacturing 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.