Manufacturing H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Florida

Florida's manufacturing sector spans aerospace components in Brevard County, defense systems in the Tampa Bay area, and medical device production in the Orlando metro, with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Medtronic filing H-1B visa petitions for engineers, quality specialists, and operations roles. International candidates with technical degrees will find a range of sponsoring manufacturers across the state.

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Open Jobs424+
Work Type85% On-site
Top LocationTallahassee, FL
Most JobsAshley Furniture Industries

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Johnson Controls
Representante Ventas de servicios HVAC
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Representante Ventas de servicios HVAC
Johnson Controls
Doral, Florida
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Schneider Electric
Field Service Representative
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Field Service Representative
Schneider Electric
Tampa, Florida
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
Technical Product & Program Management
$68k - $102k/yr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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ABB
Demand Planner
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Demand Planner
ABB
Medley, Florida
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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SIMTEC Silicone Parts
Process Technician
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Process Technician
SIMTEC Silicone Parts
Miramar, Florida
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Maintenance & Repair
On-Site
None
51-200

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Coherent Corp.
Senior Crystal Growth Engineer
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Senior Crystal Growth Engineer
Coherent Corp.
Port Richey, Florida
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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H-1B Manufacturing Job Roles in Florida

Customer Service & Support114 jobs
Manufacturing Operations94 jobs
Project & Program Management94 jobs
Sales77 jobs
Project Management61 jobs
Specialized Engineering61 jobs
Quality Control59 jobs
Maintenance & Repair52 jobs
Account Management41 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)40 jobs

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Manufacturing H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

Which manufacturing companies in Florida sponsor H-1B visas?

Florida's largest H-1B visa sponsors in manufacturing include Lockheed Martin and Raytheon (defense and aerospace, primarily Brevard and Orange counties), Medtronic and Stryker (medical devices in the Orlando area), and Siemens Energy (power generation equipment in Orlando). Smaller precision manufacturers and electronics contract manufacturers in the Tampa Bay and Miami corridors also file H-1B petitions, though less frequently than the large defense and medical device firms.

Which cities in Florida have the most manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs?

Orlando and the broader central Florida metro lead in manufacturing H-1B filings, driven by aerospace, defense, and medical device employers. Tampa and St. Petersburg follow, with a mix of defense contractors and industrial manufacturers. The Space Coast cities of Melbourne and Titusville concentrate aerospace and defense production tied to Kennedy Space Center. Miami-Dade has a smaller but active base of electronics and consumer goods manufacturers.

What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Florida?

Roles that consistently qualify require a specific bachelor's degree or higher as a minimum entry requirement. In Florida manufacturing, these include mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineers, quality assurance and reliability engineers, manufacturing process engineers, and supply chain analysts with engineering backgrounds. Program and systems engineers in defense and aerospace are among the most active H-1B categories. General production supervisor or technician roles typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard.

How do I find manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs in Florida?

Migrate Mate aggregates manufacturing roles in Florida where employers have a documented history of H-1B sponsorship, so you can filter specifically by visa type and industry rather than sorting through listings that don't address sponsorship at all. Search by Florida location and the manufacturing category on Migrate Mate to see current openings at aerospace, medical device, and defense employers who have filed H-1B petitions in previous hiring cycles.

Are there any Florida-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in manufacturing?

Florida has no state income tax, which affects total compensation comparisons but does not change federal H-1B prevailing wage obligations. Employers must still meet Department of Labor wage requirements for the specific occupation and geographic area. Florida's concentration of defense contractors means many manufacturing roles require or prefer security clearance eligibility, which is separate from visa status but relevant to the hiring process. Non-U.S. citizens can hold certain clearance levels, but this varies by position and contractor.

What is the prevailing wage for H-1B manufacturing jobs in Florida?

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.