Mechanical Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the strongest states for mechanical engineer visa sponsorship, driven by its concentration of defense contractors, biomedical device manufacturers, and robotics firms. Major employers including Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, and iRobot have consistent hiring pipelines in Greater Boston, Lowell, and the Route 128 corridor.
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INTRODUCTION
Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
SUMMARY
As a Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for bringing new custom products from initial conception to mass production whilst ensuring high levels of quality and on time delivery. As part of our new product development team, you will work with several project teams in the development, testing, and delivery of new products and the complex assembly and test fixtures used in the manufacture of these products.
In this position, you will have a solid grasp of high precision mechanical, electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical development best practices, along with a continued focus on learning and innovating. You will be self-starting and self-directing, with a strong desire to collaborate and to grow with others in the organization. You will have passion around both the exploratory nature of prototyping, as well as the rigor needed to incorporate appropriate DFM and DFT principles to finish and deliver a product to market.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Generate mechanical designs for precision mechanical assemblies, mechatronic systems and actuators from initial concepts to detailed design packages ready for transfer to production.
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Create required design outputs to support Novanta’s stage gate-oriented Product Development Process.
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Work with product management and applications engineering to interpret customer requirements and create engineered solutions that generate new product revenue growth.
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Able to develop technical specifications and drawings for both platform and custom designs.
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Skilled in stack-up tolerance analysis to ensure mechanical fit, functional integrity and manufacturability across assemblies.
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Collaborates with electrical engineers to perform PCB fit checks, mechanical interface validation, and enclosure integration analysis.
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Provide pre-sale and post-sale product/technical support to strategic customers as needed.
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Perform hands-on assembly, testing, validation, associated data analysis and interpretation of new product designs, custom/derivative product designs, and assembly and test fixtures.
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Develops mechanical fixtures for electrical and embedded systems, supporting programming, test automation, and validation processes in collaboration with electrical engineers.
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Ensure product compliance to all applicable standards and specifications. Familiarity with ISO9001 and ISO13485 is preferred.
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Contribute to both product and process design.
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Work on cross-functional team to achieve cost effective transition from design to production including design/selection and implementation of tooling and processes.
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Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently while being flexible enough to change priorities with short notice when necessary.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES
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BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or similar disciplines.
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5+ years of experience in integrated product design, robotics or medical devices.
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Knowledge of design, prototyping, assembling, documentation, and testing of mechanical and mechatronic assemblies.
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Expert SolidWorks user.
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Experience with production processes such as injection molding and sheet metal forming, as well as prototyping techniques such as 3D printing and laser cutting.
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Strong analytical, problem solving and debugging skills across many domains.
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Positive, can-do attitude, with strong engagement skills and ability to influence positive outcomes with a sense of urgency and personal commitment to market success, always tempered by a high moral and business code of conduct.
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Proficient in GD&T.
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Demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding goals and getting results.
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Able to effectively project the “face of Novanta” to customers and suppliers.
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Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project).
COMPENSATION
- The salary for this role will range from 72,820 to 108,800 annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc. Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan. Novanta Supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

INTRODUCTION
Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
SUMMARY
As a Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for bringing new custom products from initial conception to mass production whilst ensuring high levels of quality and on time delivery. As part of our new product development team, you will work with several project teams in the development, testing, and delivery of new products and the complex assembly and test fixtures used in the manufacture of these products.
In this position, you will have a solid grasp of high precision mechanical, electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical development best practices, along with a continued focus on learning and innovating. You will be self-starting and self-directing, with a strong desire to collaborate and to grow with others in the organization. You will have passion around both the exploratory nature of prototyping, as well as the rigor needed to incorporate appropriate DFM and DFT principles to finish and deliver a product to market.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Generate mechanical designs for precision mechanical assemblies, mechatronic systems and actuators from initial concepts to detailed design packages ready for transfer to production.
-
Create required design outputs to support Novanta’s stage gate-oriented Product Development Process.
-
Work with product management and applications engineering to interpret customer requirements and create engineered solutions that generate new product revenue growth.
-
Able to develop technical specifications and drawings for both platform and custom designs.
-
Skilled in stack-up tolerance analysis to ensure mechanical fit, functional integrity and manufacturability across assemblies.
-
Collaborates with electrical engineers to perform PCB fit checks, mechanical interface validation, and enclosure integration analysis.
-
Provide pre-sale and post-sale product/technical support to strategic customers as needed.
-
Perform hands-on assembly, testing, validation, associated data analysis and interpretation of new product designs, custom/derivative product designs, and assembly and test fixtures.
-
Develops mechanical fixtures for electrical and embedded systems, supporting programming, test automation, and validation processes in collaboration with electrical engineers.
-
Ensure product compliance to all applicable standards and specifications. Familiarity with ISO9001 and ISO13485 is preferred.
-
Contribute to both product and process design.
-
Work on cross-functional team to achieve cost effective transition from design to production including design/selection and implementation of tooling and processes.
-
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently while being flexible enough to change priorities with short notice when necessary.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES
-
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or similar disciplines.
-
5+ years of experience in integrated product design, robotics or medical devices.
-
Knowledge of design, prototyping, assembling, documentation, and testing of mechanical and mechatronic assemblies.
-
Expert SolidWorks user.
-
Experience with production processes such as injection molding and sheet metal forming, as well as prototyping techniques such as 3D printing and laser cutting.
-
Strong analytical, problem solving and debugging skills across many domains.
-
Positive, can-do attitude, with strong engagement skills and ability to influence positive outcomes with a sense of urgency and personal commitment to market success, always tempered by a high moral and business code of conduct.
-
Proficient in GD&T.
-
Demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding goals and getting results.
-
Able to effectively project the “face of Novanta” to customers and suppliers.
-
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project).
COMPENSATION
- The salary for this role will range from 72,820 to 108,800 annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc. Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan. Novanta Supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
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Which companies sponsor visas for mechanical engineers in Massachusetts?
Defense and aerospace contractors are among the most active sponsors, including Raytheon Technologies and General Dynamics in the Greater Boston and Tewksbury areas. Medical device companies such as Boston Scientific, Stryker, and Medtronic also sponsor mechanical engineers regularly. Robotics and automation firms like iRobot and Cognex, along with larger manufacturers along the Route 128 technology corridor, round out the sponsoring employer pool.
Which visa types are most common for mechanical engineer roles in Massachusetts?
The H-1B is the most common visa for mechanical engineers in Massachusetts, as the role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. The O-1A is an option for engineers with demonstrated extraordinary achievement. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for the TN visa under the NAFTA/USMCA professional category for engineers.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most mechanical engineer sponsorship jobs?
Greater Boston, including Cambridge and Somerville, concentrates the most mechanical engineering roles due to its density of research institutions, robotics startups, and biotech firms. The Route 128 corridor, covering cities like Waltham, Woburn, and Burlington, hosts major defense and medical device employers. Lowell and Andover also see steady mechanical engineering hiring, particularly from defense and advanced manufacturing companies.
How to find mechanical engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is a dedicated platform for international job seekers looking for visa-sponsored mechanical engineer roles in Massachusetts. You can filter by state and job category to surface employers actively open to sponsorship, cutting through listings that don't apply to visa holders. Given the concentration of defense, medtech, and robotics hiring in Massachusetts, the platform helps you focus on the employers most relevant to your background.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for mechanical engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Massachusetts has a strong university pipeline, with MIT, Northeastern, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute producing mechanical engineering graduates who compete for the same sponsored roles, so early engagement with employers matters. Defense contractors in Massachusetts often require security clearances, which non-U.S. citizens generally cannot hold, so it's worth confirming clearance requirements before applying. The state's prevailing wages for mechanical engineers are above the national average, which affects H-1B Labor Condition Application filings.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mechanical engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
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.
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