Industrial Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas is one of the most active states for industrial engineer visa sponsorship, driven by its massive manufacturing base, energy sector, and aerospace industry. Major employers like ExxonMobil, Texas Instruments, and Boeing hire industrial engineers across Houston, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, making the state a consistent source of H-1B visa sponsorship for qualified candidates.
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INTRODUCTION
At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
JOB POSITION:
Industrial Technician
Are you interested in becoming an experienced Overhead Crane Service Technician? Join Konecranes, one of the world’s largest material handling companies. We're seeking skilled individuals with electrical and mechanical expertise, comfortable working at extreme heights. Our service technicians, the heart of our industry, thrive in a safety-first environment. You'll troubleshoot 480 3-phase motors, address crane issues, and collaborate with clients and facility directors to meet service needs across the United States.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at customer locations.
- Provide on-call service as part of a rotation, including after-hours support.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic issues on-site.
- Perform post-repair audits to ensure safety features are functional.
- Document findings and recommend corrective actions, including safety notifications to customers.
- Consult with customers on repair and safety issues, offering recommendations for material handling improvement.
- Produce electronic documentation using company tools, obtaining customer signatures.
- Stay updated on industry codes and regulations (OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, HMI).
- Complete service reports and other required documents accurately and promptly.
- Communicate with the Field Operations Manager and Service Coordinator following established practices.
- Maintain company-issued equipment, vehicles, and assets in proper working order.
- Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles, reporting deficiencies to the supervisor.
- Follow established safety rules and procedures, including customer guidelines.
- Participate in monthly safety meetings.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma required. Associate degree in Industrial Electrical and/or Mechanical Technology or related field preferred or equivalent vocational/technical training and experience.
Experience:
Minimum one (1) year experience involving electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair. Some electronic experience but not necessary. Prior experience with cranes is a benefit, but not required.
Other Requirements:
- Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver's license.
- Must be willing to work off the ground.
- Can work varied overtime, as needed by customer, be available for "on call" as part of the service office rotation and be able to travel and work out of town, on occasion.
- Must be able to frequently lift to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis.
- Must be able to lift to 75 lbs. although not on a daily basis.
- Must be able to lift 100 lbs. on a rare basis.
- This position requires frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, and overhead reaching.
- This position requires occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling.
- This position will be inside approximately 90% of the time and outside approximately 10% of the time.
- This position will be frequently exposed to heat, cold, noise and heights.
- This is a safety sensitive position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What we offer:
Salary: $22 - $48 an hour - Pay is determined based on skills, geographic location, internal equity, market/data analysis, number of years of prior relevant experience, degrees and/or certifications, technical assessment score, etc.
Company Vehicle:
Our Service Technicians get a work truck and a gas card to be used for business purposes. Candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Benefits:
Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!
Vacation:
2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.
Sick Leave:
5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service.
Holidays:
10 paid holidays per year.
Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16,000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category. Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.
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Which companies sponsor visas for industrial engineers in Texas?
Several large Texas employers have consistent track records of sponsoring industrial engineers. ExxonMobil and Chevron Phillips Chemical sponsor in the Houston petrochemical corridor, Texas Instruments and Samsung Austin Semiconductor sponsor in the semiconductor manufacturing space, and Lockheed Martin and Bell Textron sponsor in the aerospace and defense sector. Large healthcare systems like HCA Houston Healthcare also hire industrial engineers for process improvement roles.
Which visa types are most common for industrial engineer roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for industrial engineers in Texas, as the role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related field. Some candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship use the TN visa under the USMCA, which lists industrial engineers as an eligible profession and does not require employer petition approval from USCIS.
Which cities in Texas have the most industrial engineer sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads due to its concentration of energy, petrochemical, and manufacturing employers. Dallas-Fort Worth is strong in aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing, anchored by companies like Lockheed Martin and Texas Instruments. Austin has grown significantly with semiconductor and technology manufacturing expansions. San Antonio has a notable aerospace and military-adjacent manufacturing base through companies like Boeing and Kellstrom Aerospace.
How to find industrial engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters industrial engineer roles in Texas by visa sponsorship status, so you are not sifting through postings from employers unwilling to sponsor. Search by role and state to see active openings from Texas employers with documented sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to manually screening unfiltered job listings.
Are there any Texas-specific factors industrial engineers should know before applying for sponsored roles?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects how prevailing wage benchmarks compare to other states when evaluating offers. The state's heavy industrial and energy sectors mean many industrial engineer roles are site-based, requiring physical presence at refineries, fabrication plants, or manufacturing floors rather than remote work. Texas A&M, UT Austin, and Rice University produce strong local graduate pipelines, meaning competition for entry-level sponsored roles can be meaningful.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored industrial engineer jobs in Texas?
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.