Manufacturing Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's manufacturing sector spans medical devices, food processing, and industrial equipment, with major employers like 3M, Medtronic, and Donaldson headquartered in the Twin Cities metro. Manufacturing engineers with specialized skills in process improvement, quality systems, or advanced manufacturing can find visa sponsorship opportunities across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 634583
Type: Full-time
Location: Winona, MN 55987
Departments: Quality/Engineering
Date Published: August 28, 2026
End Date: 09-09-2026
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
1801 Theurer Blvd, Winona, MN 55987
MN180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:30pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, quality, heat treat and customer service departments. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Designing tooling for cold/hot heading, secondary processes and gaging
- Troubleshooting manufacturing processes, machinery, tooling and gaging
- Initiating recommendations for tooling materials, speeds, feeds and equipment setup
- Researching capital appropriations for manufacturing equipment upgrades and replacements
- Providing effective recommendations for the improvement of operational methods to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality
- Assisting with quoting and costing activities
- Promoting and implementing continuous improvement programs
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess or are working towards a bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Exhibit strong orientation toward continuous improvement
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experiencing using CAD (Solidworks/AutoDesk, Inventor)
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 80,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 09-09-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 634583
Type: Full-time
Location: Winona, MN 55987
Departments: Quality/Engineering
Date Published: August 28, 2026
End Date: 09-09-2026
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
1801 Theurer Blvd, Winona, MN 55987
MN180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:30pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, quality, heat treat and customer service departments. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Designing tooling for cold/hot heading, secondary processes and gaging
- Troubleshooting manufacturing processes, machinery, tooling and gaging
- Initiating recommendations for tooling materials, speeds, feeds and equipment setup
- Researching capital appropriations for manufacturing equipment upgrades and replacements
- Providing effective recommendations for the improvement of operational methods to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality
- Assisting with quoting and costing activities
- Promoting and implementing continuous improvement programs
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess or are working towards a bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Exhibit strong orientation toward continuous improvement
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experiencing using CAD (Solidworks/AutoDesk, Inventor)
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 80,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 09-09-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing engineers in Minnesota?
Minnesota's largest manufacturing employers with documented H-1B visa sponsorship histories include 3M, Medtronic, Donaldson, Boston Scientific, and Cargill. These companies operate large engineering teams across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota and have filed Labor Condition Applications for manufacturing engineer roles in recent years. Sponsorship patterns vary by hiring cycle and team needs, so checking current job postings is the most reliable indicator.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing engineer roles in Minnesota?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for manufacturing engineers in Minnesota, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for the TN visa under the NAFTA/USMCA engineer category, which has no lottery and can be obtained more quickly. Candidates with extraordinary achievement may also explore the O-1A, though it carries a higher documentation burden.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most manufacturing engineer sponsorship jobs?
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area accounts for the majority of manufacturing engineer sponsorship jobs in Minnesota, driven by the concentration of Fortune 500 manufacturers and medical device companies headquartered there. Rochester is a secondary hub, particularly for companies in the medical technology space. Smaller industrial clusters exist in cities like Mankato and Duluth, though sponsoring employers are less concentrated outside the Twin Cities.
How to find manufacturing engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify Minnesota employers actively hiring manufacturing engineers who require H-1B or other work visa support. Rather than sorting through thousands of general postings, you can narrow results to manufacturing engineer roles in Minnesota where sponsorship is confirmed, saving significant time during a job search that may already be constrained by visa timelines.
Are there any Minnesota-specific considerations for manufacturing engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Minnesota's medical device industry is one of the densest in the country, and employers in that sector often recruit internationally for engineers with specialized backgrounds in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments. The University of Minnesota and Minnesota State system produce engineering graduates who sometimes transition to sponsored roles after OPT. Prevailing wage requirements for sponsored positions are set by the Department of Labor and reflect the Twin Cities metro's engineering compensation benchmarks, which employers must meet when filing a Labor Condition Application.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing engineer 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.