Manufacturing E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's manufacturing sector spans medical devices, food processing, industrial machinery, and aerospace components, with major employers like 3M, Medtronic, and Cargill operating facilities across the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Greater Minnesota. Australian professionals in engineering, quality assurance, and operations management can find E-3 visa sponsorship roles with manufacturers who have established international hiring programs.
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Position Reports To: General Manager
Basic Purpose of the Position:
The Startup Manager is responsible for leading all startup, commissioning, customer turnover, and field service activities for EVAPCO Air Handling systems throughout North America. This role serves as the primary link between Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Service, Refrigeration Contractors, and End Users to ensure every EVAPCO Air Handling Unit is successfully installed, commissioned, and operating according to design intent.
The Startup Manager will lead and develop field service personnel, establish commissioning standards, improve startup processes, and drive customer satisfaction as the final point of delivery before project handoff. The position will be based in Minnesota and will require some travel to customer sites.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Field Service Management
- Recruit, train, mentor, and manage field service technicians.
- Assign startup personnel based on project requirements and geographic location.
- Maintain field service workload forecasts and resource planning.
- Conduct field audits to ensure safety, quality, and consistency.
- Develop technician training programs focused on HVAC, refrigeration, controls, burners, and airflow systems.
Customer & Contractor Support
- Serve as the primary escalation point during commissioning of units.
- Collaborate with refrigeration contractors, electrical contractors, and customer maintenance teams.
- Build long-term customer relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness.
Startup & Commissioning Leadership
- Manage all startup and commissioning activities for EVAPCO Air Handling products, including:
+ Critical Process Air (CPA) systems
+ Direct Fired (EDF) units
+ Retrofit and modernization projects
- Develop standardized startup procedures and commissioning checklists.
- Ensure all equipment is started and commissioned according to approved sequences of operation.
- Verify mechanical, electrical, controls, refrigeration, burner, and airflow performance.
- Establish startup best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Position Challenges & Latitude:
- Willingness to learn.
- Ensures adherence to company policies and work rules.
- Maintain excellent work attendance with a positive attitude.
- Strive to continually improve quality, safety, and productivity within the start-up group.
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
Education
- HVAC Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and industry experience will be considered.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in HVAC, industrial air handling, refrigeration, commissioning, or field service.
- 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience with startup and commissioning of air handling equipment preferred.
- Food processing, industrial refrigeration, clean room, or critical process air experience preferred.
Technical Skills
- Air handling systems
- HVAC and refrigeration fundamentals
- Industrial controls and PLC systems
- Burner and gas train systems
- Air balancing and psychometrics
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding AC/DC fundamentals.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing and outdoor environments
- Continuous standing, sitting, squatting, bending, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday
- Lifting of 50 lbs. or less
- Wear PPE when required
- Shift work, days or evenings, Monday through Friday, and some Saturday’s and Sunday’s
Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
- Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
- (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Pay
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
- Paid Sick Leave
- Long Term Disability
Start-up Manager
Position Reports To: General Manager
Basic Purpose of the Position:
The Startup Manager is responsible for leading all startup, commissioning, customer turnover, and field service activities for EVAPCO Air Handling systems throughout North America. This role serves as the primary link between Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Service, Refrigeration Contractors, and End Users to ensure every EVAPCO Air Handling Unit is successfully installed, commissioned, and operating according to design intent.
The Startup Manager will lead and develop field service personnel, establish commissioning standards, improve startup processes, and drive customer satisfaction as the final point of delivery before project handoff. The position will be based in Minnesota and will require some travel to customer sites.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Field Service Management
- Recruit, train, mentor, and manage field service technicians.
- Assign startup personnel based on project requirements and geographic location.
- Maintain field service workload forecasts and resource planning.
- Conduct field audits to ensure safety, quality, and consistency.
- Develop technician training programs focused on HVAC, refrigeration, controls, burners, and airflow systems.
Customer & Contractor Support
- Serve as the primary escalation point during commissioning of units.
- Collaborate with refrigeration contractors, electrical contractors, and customer maintenance teams.
- Build long-term customer relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness.
Startup & Commissioning Leadership
- Manage all startup and commissioning activities for EVAPCO Air Handling products, including:
+ Critical Process Air (CPA) systems
+ Direct Fired (EDF) units
+ Retrofit and modernization projects
- Develop standardized startup procedures and commissioning checklists.
- Ensure all equipment is started and commissioned according to approved sequences of operation.
- Verify mechanical, electrical, controls, refrigeration, burner, and airflow performance.
- Establish startup best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Position Challenges & Latitude:
- Willingness to learn.
- Ensures adherence to company policies and work rules.
- Maintain excellent work attendance with a positive attitude.
- Strive to continually improve quality, safety, and productivity within the start-up group.
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
Education
- HVAC Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and industry experience will be considered.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in HVAC, industrial air handling, refrigeration, commissioning, or field service.
- 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience with startup and commissioning of air handling equipment preferred.
- Food processing, industrial refrigeration, clean room, or critical process air experience preferred.
Technical Skills
- Air handling systems
- HVAC and refrigeration fundamentals
- Industrial controls and PLC systems
- Burner and gas train systems
- Air balancing and psychometrics
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding AC/DC fundamentals.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing and outdoor environments
- Continuous standing, sitting, squatting, bending, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday
- Lifting of 50 lbs. or less
- Wear PPE when required
- Shift work, days or evenings, Monday through Friday, and some Saturday’s and Sunday’s
Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
- Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
- (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Pay
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
- Paid Sick Leave
- Long Term Disability
E-3 Manufacturing Job Roles in Minnesota
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in MinnesotaManufacturing E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor E-3 visas in Minnesota?
Minnesota's largest manufacturers have documented LCA filing histories that include E-3 visa sponsorship. 3M, headquartered in Maplewood, and Medtronic, based in Fridley, are among the most active sponsors for engineering and technical roles. Cargill, General Mills, and Polaris Industries also maintain manufacturing operations in the state with international hiring programs. Reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data shows which employers have recently sponsored positions matching your occupation.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most manufacturing E-3 sponsorship jobs?
The Twin Cities metro, covering Minneapolis and Saint Paul, concentrates the highest number of manufacturing employers with E-3 sponsorship history, particularly in medical devices, food processing, and industrial technology. Rochester supports manufacturing roles connected to its broader precision and medical industries. Duluth has manufacturing activity in steel and shipping-related sectors, while St. Cloud and Mankato host food processing and machinery operations that occasionally sponsor skilled international workers.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship applies to specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In manufacturing, roles that commonly qualify include process engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, validation engineer, supply chain analyst, and automation systems specialist. Production operator or general assembly positions typically do not qualify because they don't require a specific degree. O*NET occupation profiles can help confirm whether a specific job title meets the specialty occupation standard.
How do I find manufacturing E-3 sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate surfaces manufacturing job listings from Minnesota employers with verified E-3 LCA filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor Australian workers. Filter by industry and state to see active roles in engineering, quality, and operations. Searching general job boards makes it difficult to distinguish E-3-willing employers from those with no sponsorship history, so using a platform built around DOL disclosure data saves significant time.
Are there any Minnesota-specific considerations for manufacturing E-3 sponsorship?
Minnesota does not impose state-level licensing requirements that specifically affect E-3 eligibility for most manufacturing engineering roles, though professional engineer licensure through the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID may be relevant for certain civil or structural positions. The state's concentration in regulated industries like medical devices means employers in that subsector are familiar with USCIS documentation standards. Manufacturing roles subject to government contracts may also involve E-Verify enrollment requirements, which employers handle independently of the visa application process.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 manufacturing jobs in Minnesota?
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.