Electronics H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in New Jersey
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in electronics are well-established in New Jersey, where companies like Johnson Controls, Honeywell, and L3Harris maintain significant engineering and hardware operations. Northern New Jersey, particularly around Parsippany, Morris County, and the Route 1 corridor near Princeton, concentrates much of the state's electronics and semiconductor hiring activity.
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LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.
We currently seek a Manufacturing Process Engineer to help support our Product Realization Center in our Somerset, NJ location. You will work alongside scientists, production, and quality assurance staff to increase the manufacturing readiness of new optical fiber products and fiber-based components. This role offers the opportunity to improve fabrication and measurement processes for the manufacture of new products by analyzing existing methods, implementing improvements, and creating documentation. Key aspects of the position include improving manufacturing yield, identifying equipment and process difficulties, and reducing cost.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering
- Three or more years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role
- Three or more years' experience in data analysis for Manufacturing
- 3D CAD software (especially SolidWorks) and mechanical design is a plus
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices is a plus
- Knowledge of LabView, Python and other computer languages for automation is a plus
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to adapt to change
- Effective communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Teams, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
- Discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.
Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.
If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal at https://lightera.com/about-us/.
Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.
ABOUT Lightera
Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.
Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.
Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
INTRODUCTION
LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.
We currently seek a Manufacturing Process Engineer to help support our Product Realization Center in our Somerset, NJ location. You will work alongside scientists, production, and quality assurance staff to increase the manufacturing readiness of new optical fiber products and fiber-based components. This role offers the opportunity to improve fabrication and measurement processes for the manufacture of new products by analyzing existing methods, implementing improvements, and creating documentation. Key aspects of the position include improving manufacturing yield, identifying equipment and process difficulties, and reducing cost.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering
- Three or more years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role
- Three or more years' experience in data analysis for Manufacturing
- 3D CAD software (especially SolidWorks) and mechanical design is a plus
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices is a plus
- Knowledge of LabView, Python and other computer languages for automation is a plus
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to adapt to change
- Effective communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Teams, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
- Discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.
Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.
If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal at https://lightera.com/about-us/.
Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.
ABOUT Lightera
Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.
Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.
Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
H-1B Electronics Job Roles in New Jersey
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Which electronics companies sponsor H-1B visas in New Jersey?
New Jersey has a strong base of electronics and hardware employers with documented H-1B visa sponsorship activity. Companies like Honeywell, L3Harris, Johnson Controls, Cognizant, and Siemens have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for electronics and engineering roles in the state. Defense electronics contractors and telecommunications hardware firms along the Route 1 and I-287 corridors are also active sponsors, particularly for roles in hardware engineering, RF systems, and embedded systems development.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most electronics H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Parsippany-Troy Hills, Florham Park, Princeton, and Bridgewater account for a significant share of New Jersey's electronics H-1B hiring. The Route 1 corridor between Princeton and New Brunswick has historically attracted electronics, semiconductor, and defense hardware employers. Northern New Jersey's proximity to New York City also makes it attractive for companies that need access to both metro-area talent and mid-Atlantic manufacturing infrastructure.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Roles that consistently qualify for H-1B sponsorship in electronics include hardware design engineers, RF and antenna engineers, embedded systems engineers, VLSI and ASIC designers, PCB layout engineers, and signal integrity engineers. These positions generally require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation requirement. Quality assurance and test engineering roles with strong technical degree requirements can also qualify.
How do I find electronics H-1B sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters job listings by visa sponsorship type, including H-1B, and by industry, including electronics and hardware. You can search within New Jersey to surface roles at companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before, which saves significant time compared to filtering through general job boards. Migrate Mate also provides context on sponsorship patterns by employer, helping you prioritize applications strategically.
Are there any New Jersey-specific considerations for electronics H-1B sponsorship?
New Jersey's concentration of defense contractors means some electronics roles may require U.S. security clearances, which H-1B holders typically cannot obtain, effectively limiting sponsorship at those specific positions. However, the state's commercial electronics and telecommunications sectors do not carry this restriction. New Jersey also imposes its own state income tax on H-1B workers, and employers filing Labor Condition Applications must post prevailing wage notices at the New Jersey worksite as required by federal LCA rules.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B electronics jobs in New Jersey?
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.