Engineering Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Engineering technician visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, where manufacturers like 3M, Honeywell, and Cargill maintain large technical workforces. Medical device companies in the Medtronic corridor and defense contractors in the Eagan-Bloomington area also hire engineering technicians regularly, making Minnesota one of the stronger Midwest states for sponsored technical roles.
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Job ID 59764
Funktionsbereich Forschung & Entwicklung
Vollzeit/Teilzeit Vollzeit
Einstiegslevel Berufserfahrene
Senior Engineering Technician - Extrusions
Permanent
About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.
About Heraeus Medevio
Together we improve lives. At Heraeus Medevio, we bring lifesaving and life-changing medical devices to market through partnerships with medical device manufacturing companies. Backed by Heraeus Group, we are committed to the growth of our teams and organization by providing an open space for open minds.
To reach our vision of improving 100 million lives every year, we foster a culture of curiosity that thrives on challenge, continuous learning, growth, and the opportunity to try new things. With sites in the United States, European Union, and Asia, and over 2,200 employees worldwide, together, we will meet tomorrow's challenges today.
Position Summary
The Senior Engineering Technician – Extrusions provides technical support to cross-functional teams to characterize and develop new technology platforms and processes within Heraeus Medevio. As a Senior Engineering Technician - Extrusions, you’ll be reporting to the Principal Extrusion Engineer, working closely with a team of engineers to run the extrusion processes. You will set up, operate, troubleshoot, and clean all extrusion manufacturing equipment as indicated by specialized standards. You'll operate extruders, be responsible for material handling, including weighing and staging of raw materials and packaging, sampling and performing in-process testing, complete and maintain department paperwork, keep a clean/organized work area free of all foreign debris.
This position will be located at Fridley, MN site and may require occasional travel to our White Bear Lake, MN facility.
What You’ll Do Every Day:
- Provide advanced support for engineering projects. Seen as an engineering process "expert", requiring minimal engineering direction to complete activities.
- Sets up, runs, and adjusts extrusion equipment per specialized standards on multiple pieces of machinery and/or processes with advanced knowledge of equipment setup.
- Perform quality checks and examines product for defects and size variations and fills out production documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems as needed. Take action to ensure quality limits and efficiency targets are met.
- Work independently with little supervision.
- Create draft manufacturing documents including work instructions, certification checklists, visual aids, setup sheets, etc., establishing and documenting process windows and controls.
- Understand cause and effect as it pertains to process development.
- Provide advanced support for transitioning projects into production including training of manufacturing personnel.
- Provide ongoing engineering support optimizing tooling and production processes. Implement controlled changes, within established parameters and process change procedures.
- Provide training to others based on expertise or demonstrated work performance.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma required, 2-year technical degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant technician experience.
- Demonstrated experience in tubing extrusion required.
- Direct experience participating in complex projects to commercialization.
- Experience with a medical multi-lumen extrusion preferred.
- Ability to move between the Fridley, MN and White Bear Lake, MN sites, as needed.
Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $32.00 and $36.50/hour based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity. This position is bonus eligible. Our total compensation package includes eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement, paid parental leave and paid time off.
Curious? Apply now!
Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire. Learn more at www.e-verify.gov
Any further questions?
If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.
ReqID: 59764
INTRODUCTION
Job ID 59764
Funktionsbereich Forschung & Entwicklung
Vollzeit/Teilzeit Vollzeit
Einstiegslevel Berufserfahrene
Senior Engineering Technician - Extrusions
Permanent
About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.
About Heraeus Medevio
Together we improve lives. At Heraeus Medevio, we bring lifesaving and life-changing medical devices to market through partnerships with medical device manufacturing companies. Backed by Heraeus Group, we are committed to the growth of our teams and organization by providing an open space for open minds.
To reach our vision of improving 100 million lives every year, we foster a culture of curiosity that thrives on challenge, continuous learning, growth, and the opportunity to try new things. With sites in the United States, European Union, and Asia, and over 2,200 employees worldwide, together, we will meet tomorrow's challenges today.
Position Summary
The Senior Engineering Technician – Extrusions provides technical support to cross-functional teams to characterize and develop new technology platforms and processes within Heraeus Medevio. As a Senior Engineering Technician - Extrusions, you’ll be reporting to the Principal Extrusion Engineer, working closely with a team of engineers to run the extrusion processes. You will set up, operate, troubleshoot, and clean all extrusion manufacturing equipment as indicated by specialized standards. You'll operate extruders, be responsible for material handling, including weighing and staging of raw materials and packaging, sampling and performing in-process testing, complete and maintain department paperwork, keep a clean/organized work area free of all foreign debris.
This position will be located at Fridley, MN site and may require occasional travel to our White Bear Lake, MN facility.
What You’ll Do Every Day:
- Provide advanced support for engineering projects. Seen as an engineering process "expert", requiring minimal engineering direction to complete activities.
- Sets up, runs, and adjusts extrusion equipment per specialized standards on multiple pieces of machinery and/or processes with advanced knowledge of equipment setup.
- Perform quality checks and examines product for defects and size variations and fills out production documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems as needed. Take action to ensure quality limits and efficiency targets are met.
- Work independently with little supervision.
- Create draft manufacturing documents including work instructions, certification checklists, visual aids, setup sheets, etc., establishing and documenting process windows and controls.
- Understand cause and effect as it pertains to process development.
- Provide advanced support for transitioning projects into production including training of manufacturing personnel.
- Provide ongoing engineering support optimizing tooling and production processes. Implement controlled changes, within established parameters and process change procedures.
- Provide training to others based on expertise or demonstrated work performance.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma required, 2-year technical degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant technician experience.
- Demonstrated experience in tubing extrusion required.
- Direct experience participating in complex projects to commercialization.
- Experience with a medical multi-lumen extrusion preferred.
- Ability to move between the Fridley, MN and White Bear Lake, MN sites, as needed.
Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $32.00 and $36.50/hour based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity. This position is bonus eligible. Our total compensation package includes eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement, paid parental leave and paid time off.
Curious? Apply now!
Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire. Learn more at www.e-verify.gov
Any further questions?
If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.
ReqID: 59764
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Which companies sponsor visas for engineering technicians in Minnesota?
3M (Maplewood), Honeywell (Plymouth), Medtronic (Fridley), and Boston Scientific (Arden Hills) are among the most consistent sponsors of engineering technician roles in Minnesota. Defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics also maintain technical hiring pipelines in the Twin Cities suburbs. Sponsorship activity is highest in medical devices, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Which visa types are most common for engineering technician roles in Minnesota?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for engineering technicians in Minnesota, provided the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Some employers use the TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering technician classifications. O-1 visas are occasionally used for technicians with documented exceptional expertise, though this is less common for technician-level roles.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most engineering technician sponsorship jobs?
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro accounts for the large majority of engineering technician sponsorship jobs in Minnesota. Suburbs including Maplewood, Plymouth, Fridley, Arden Hills, and Eagan host major employer campuses. Rochester has a smaller but active cluster tied to medical technology companies and IBM. Greater Minnesota has limited sponsorship activity outside these urban centers.
How to find engineering technician visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate filters engineering technician jobs specifically to employers who sponsor work visas, saving you from sorting through listings that won't consider international candidates. For Minnesota, focus your search on the Twin Cities metro and filter by engineering technician roles. Migrate Mate aggregates current openings from sponsors like 3M, Honeywell, and Medtronic, so you can apply directly to companies with active sponsorship records.
Are there state-specific considerations for engineering technicians seeking visa sponsorship in Minnesota?
Minnesota's medical device industry is one of the densest in the United States, with over 400 medical technology companies concentrated in the Twin Cities. This creates consistent demand for engineering technicians and a relatively high baseline of employer familiarity with H-1B sponsorship. The University of Minnesota and Minnesota State system also produce graduates who stay in-state, meaning employer pipelines are established and immigration paperwork is not unfamiliar to HR departments at major manufacturers.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored engineering technician 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.