Design Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's design engineer job market spans advanced manufacturing in Pittsburgh, life sciences and defense contracting in the Philadelphia suburbs, and a network of engineering firms tied to Penn State, Carnegie Mellon, and Drexel. Companies like Westinghouse, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens regularly hire design engineers and have established visa sponsorship infrastructure for international candidates.
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At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.
Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada, ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.
By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.
We currently have an opening for a NPD Design Engineer at our Mountaintop Facility.
Purpose: design new products and improve existing designs. Activities range from R&D, conceptual design, prototyping, sourcing, testing, manufacturing integration, and engineering change order execution. Come join us and get your design juices flowing!
Responsibilities/Principal Duties:
- Work with Project Engineers to develop and design new parts and systems related to overhead doors
- Use Autodesk Inventor to design and layout part and assembly drawings and apply standard drafting practices
- Work with technicians to develop prototypes and maintain shop area
- Develop engineering standards and calculations to govern infinitely variable designs
- Implement new products into existing system via engineering change order process
- Work with legal team to write patents on novel designs
- Perform analysis on parts and systems e.g. FEA, wind load, structural fasteners, etc.
- Master internal systems to edit BOMs, order custom parts, and implement new designs into ERP system
- Design test plans and fixtures, coordinate and monitor testing
- Generate and maintain test reports
- Develop installation instructions
- Be dedicated, self-initiating, and passionate about mechanical design, implementation and improvement
- Contribute to new product ideas
- Validate designs for conformance to various structural and life safety codes and standards as required (ASCE, IBC, UL, etc.) through engineering evaluations and calculations
- Independently manage time and prioritize tasks
- Maintain positive customer, vendor, and coworker relationships
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong mechanical intuition and a natural hands-on aptitude for how mechanisms work
- Genuine excitement and skills for bringing designs to life from the 3D CAD world to physical prototypes
- Proficient with 3D Solid Modeling using Inventor or Solidworks
- Knowledge and application of Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work within and lead a cross functional team
- Proficiency with hand tools and basic power tools
Preferred Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience
- Experience implementing Engineering Change Orders
- Proven track record in design and specification of sheet metal structures, motors, controls, and sensing elements
- Expertise in 3D modeling and drafting using AutoDesk Inventor and Vault
- Experience in the door, access control, actuation, or building products industries
- Project management experience with SmartSheet
- Technical experience with design and project development, product improvements and optimization
- Experience with plastics design, analysis and manufacturing methods
- Experience with welding, milling, laser, casting and other modern methods of metal fabrication
Clopay offers a great work environment and an excellent total compensation package including a competitive starting salary, Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and most of all, opportunity to grow with our world-class organization.
Why Choose a Career With Us?
We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.
Our team members thrive because we prioritize:
- Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
- A Culture of "What’s Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
- Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
- A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
- Commitment to Innovation: We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
- Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson
At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.
Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada, ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.
By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.
We currently have an opening for a NPD Design Engineer at our Mountaintop Facility.
Purpose: design new products and improve existing designs. Activities range from R&D, conceptual design, prototyping, sourcing, testing, manufacturing integration, and engineering change order execution. Come join us and get your design juices flowing!
Responsibilities/Principal Duties:
- Work with Project Engineers to develop and design new parts and systems related to overhead doors
- Use Autodesk Inventor to design and layout part and assembly drawings and apply standard drafting practices
- Work with technicians to develop prototypes and maintain shop area
- Develop engineering standards and calculations to govern infinitely variable designs
- Implement new products into existing system via engineering change order process
- Work with legal team to write patents on novel designs
- Perform analysis on parts and systems e.g. FEA, wind load, structural fasteners, etc.
- Master internal systems to edit BOMs, order custom parts, and implement new designs into ERP system
- Design test plans and fixtures, coordinate and monitor testing
- Generate and maintain test reports
- Develop installation instructions
- Be dedicated, self-initiating, and passionate about mechanical design, implementation and improvement
- Contribute to new product ideas
- Validate designs for conformance to various structural and life safety codes and standards as required (ASCE, IBC, UL, etc.) through engineering evaluations and calculations
- Independently manage time and prioritize tasks
- Maintain positive customer, vendor, and coworker relationships
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong mechanical intuition and a natural hands-on aptitude for how mechanisms work
- Genuine excitement and skills for bringing designs to life from the 3D CAD world to physical prototypes
- Proficient with 3D Solid Modeling using Inventor or Solidworks
- Knowledge and application of Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work within and lead a cross functional team
- Proficiency with hand tools and basic power tools
Preferred Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience
- Experience implementing Engineering Change Orders
- Proven track record in design and specification of sheet metal structures, motors, controls, and sensing elements
- Expertise in 3D modeling and drafting using AutoDesk Inventor and Vault
- Experience in the door, access control, actuation, or building products industries
- Project management experience with SmartSheet
- Technical experience with design and project development, product improvements and optimization
- Experience with plastics design, analysis and manufacturing methods
- Experience with welding, milling, laser, casting and other modern methods of metal fabrication
Clopay offers a great work environment and an excellent total compensation package including a competitive starting salary, Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and most of all, opportunity to grow with our world-class organization.
Why Choose a Career With Us?
We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.
Our team members thrive because we prioritize:
- Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
- A Culture of "What’s Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
- Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
- A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
- Commitment to Innovation: We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
- Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Which companies sponsor visas for design engineers in Pennsylvania?
Established manufacturers and defense contractors in Pennsylvania have the most active sponsorship track records for design engineers. Companies including Westinghouse Electric, Siemens, Lockheed Martin, and BAE Systems have filed H-1B visa petitions for design-related roles in prior years. Smaller engineering consultancies and medical device firms in the Philadelphia region also sponsor, though less consistently. Larger employers with dedicated HR and legal teams tend to have more structured sponsorship processes.
Which visa types are most common for design engineer roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B is the most common visa for design engineers in Pennsylvania, as the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Candidates from Canada or Mexico may qualify for TN visa status under the engineer category. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa. Those with exceptional records in design or product innovation may explore the O-1A, though that standard is significantly more demanding.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most design engineer sponsorship jobs?
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are the two primary hubs. Pittsburgh draws design engineers into advanced manufacturing, robotics, and energy sectors, with employers clustered around Carnegie Mellon's technology corridor. Philadelphia and its suburbs, including King of Prussia and Horsham, concentrate design engineering roles in defense, aerospace, and life sciences. Allentown and State College have smaller but active markets tied to manufacturing and university-affiliated research and development activity.
How to find design engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, making it easier to identify design engineer roles in Pennsylvania without sorting through positions that won't support international candidates. You can search by role and state to surface openings from employers with verified sponsorship history. This is particularly useful in Pennsylvania, where sponsoring employers span multiple industries and geographic clusters that generic job searches don't segment clearly.
Are there state-specific considerations for design engineers pursuing sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's concentration of defense contractors means some design engineer roles require security clearances, which are generally unavailable to non-U.S. citizens and can significantly limit the pool of sponsoring positions. University-affiliated roles at Penn State or Carnegie Mellon may fall under cap-exempt H-1B rules, which bypass the annual lottery. Candidates should verify whether a specific role is clearance-dependent before pursuing an application, as this is a common obstacle in the Pennsylvania market.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored design engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
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.