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Washington state's mechanical engineering market is anchored by aerospace manufacturing in the Puget Sound region, with Boeing, Blue Origin, and a dense network of aerospace suppliers driving consistent demand. Seattle, Everett, and Renton are the primary hiring hubs. Many of these employers have established visa sponsorship programs for qualified mechanical engineers.
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We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
Who You Are
Sila’s Manufacturing Engineering team in Moses Lake is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the reliable operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of Sila’s first-in-class Silicon Carbon anode manufacturing process. This role blends advanced mechanical design, hands-on troubleshooting, fabrication expertise, and equipment reliability engineering. The ideal candidate brings strong CAD and drafting capabilities, practical industrial experience, and a deep commitment to safety and functional design. You will work both independently and cross-functionally to solve complex operational challenges, develop practical engineering solutions, and support R&D and production initiatives. This role offers opportunities to lead projects, influence reliability strategy, solve technical problems and design for manufacture, operability and cost management.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide direct, hands-on mechanical engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve daily production issues.
- Support and optimize industrial equipment including pumps, motors, blowers, furnaces, piping systems, valves, and material handling systems.
- Translate field observations and operational issues into practical mechanical design solutions.
- Assist with mechanical repairs, retrofits, and custom equipment modifications.
- Create detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs, models, and fabrication drawings using CAD tools including Autodesk Suite, Fusion, Inventor, Plant 3D, and SolidWorks.
- Develop and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Design mechanical fixtures, equipment modifications, and fabrication packages to support operational needs.
- Establish and maintain CAD standards, libraries, and engineering work practices.
- Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, controlled, and compliant.
- Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and asset lifecycle performance.
- Utilize operational data to implement condition-based monitoring and downtime prevention strategies.
- Apply safety-by-design principles and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Be familiar with the Process Safety Management (PSM) plant environment (PHA, HAZOP, MOC, PSSR, etc).
- Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and Mechanical Integrity initiatives.
- Conduct field inspections and translate site conditions into engineered solutions.
- Interface with external vendors, fabricators, and repair contractors.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
- 2-5 years of mechanical engineering and design experience in Chemical Processing, Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial Production, Oil & Gas, Equipment Engineering environments preferred.
- Experience supporting operating industrial facilities strongly preferred
- Mechanical systems knowledge including rotating equipment, piping systems, and thermal equipment
- Hands-on troubleshooting in industrial environments
- Experience with fabrication methods and machine shop tools
- Proficiency in mechanical CAD design, drafting, and drawing review
- Experience developing P&IDs and fabrication packages
- Familiarity with high-temperature and process equipment environments
- Deep familiarity with SolidWorks and Fusion, AutoCAD, etc.
- Working knowledge of mechanical codes, standards, and industrial regulations
- Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) environments preferred
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
- Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
- Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
- Reach low shelves or items on the floor
- Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet
- Climb stairs or over containment walls
- Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
The starting base pay for this role is between $105,000 and $140,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Working at Sila
We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
About us
We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
Who You Are
Sila’s Manufacturing Engineering team in Moses Lake is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the reliable operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of Sila’s first-in-class Silicon Carbon anode manufacturing process. This role blends advanced mechanical design, hands-on troubleshooting, fabrication expertise, and equipment reliability engineering. The ideal candidate brings strong CAD and drafting capabilities, practical industrial experience, and a deep commitment to safety and functional design. You will work both independently and cross-functionally to solve complex operational challenges, develop practical engineering solutions, and support R&D and production initiatives. This role offers opportunities to lead projects, influence reliability strategy, solve technical problems and design for manufacture, operability and cost management.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide direct, hands-on mechanical engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve daily production issues.
- Support and optimize industrial equipment including pumps, motors, blowers, furnaces, piping systems, valves, and material handling systems.
- Translate field observations and operational issues into practical mechanical design solutions.
- Assist with mechanical repairs, retrofits, and custom equipment modifications.
- Create detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs, models, and fabrication drawings using CAD tools including Autodesk Suite, Fusion, Inventor, Plant 3D, and SolidWorks.
- Develop and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Design mechanical fixtures, equipment modifications, and fabrication packages to support operational needs.
- Establish and maintain CAD standards, libraries, and engineering work practices.
- Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, controlled, and compliant.
- Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and asset lifecycle performance.
- Utilize operational data to implement condition-based monitoring and downtime prevention strategies.
- Apply safety-by-design principles and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Be familiar with the Process Safety Management (PSM) plant environment (PHA, HAZOP, MOC, PSSR, etc).
- Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and Mechanical Integrity initiatives.
- Conduct field inspections and translate site conditions into engineered solutions.
- Interface with external vendors, fabricators, and repair contractors.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
- 2-5 years of mechanical engineering and design experience in Chemical Processing, Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial Production, Oil & Gas, Equipment Engineering environments preferred.
- Experience supporting operating industrial facilities strongly preferred
- Mechanical systems knowledge including rotating equipment, piping systems, and thermal equipment
- Hands-on troubleshooting in industrial environments
- Experience with fabrication methods and machine shop tools
- Proficiency in mechanical CAD design, drafting, and drawing review
- Experience developing P&IDs and fabrication packages
- Familiarity with high-temperature and process equipment environments
- Deep familiarity with SolidWorks and Fusion, AutoCAD, etc.
- Working knowledge of mechanical codes, standards, and industrial regulations
- Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) environments preferred
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
- Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
- Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
- Reach low shelves or items on the floor
- Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet
- Climb stairs or over containment walls
- Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
The starting base pay for this role is between $105,000 and $140,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Working at Sila
We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
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Which companies sponsor visas for mechanical engineers in Washington?
Boeing is the largest sponsor of mechanical engineers in Washington, particularly at its Everett and Renton facilities. Blue Origin in Kent sponsors engineers across propulsion, structures, and manufacturing. Microsoft and Amazon also hire mechanical engineers for hardware and data center roles in the Seattle area. Defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have Washington operations that sponsor H-1B and other work visas.
Which visa types are most common for mechanical engineers in Washington?
The H-1B is the most common visa for mechanical engineers in Washington, covering roles that require a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify for TN status under the engineer category. Australians with qualifying roles can apply for the E-3. Mechanical engineering clearly meets the specialty occupation standard, which helps with H-1B petition approvals.
How to find mechanical engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship, so you can browse mechanical engineer roles in Washington without sorting through positions that won't support international candidates. The platform surfaces openings from aerospace, defense, and technology employers across Seattle, Everett, Renton, and Kent, making it straightforward to identify which companies are actively sponsoring at any given time.
Which cities in Washington have the most mechanical engineer sponsorship jobs?
Everett and Renton concentrate the highest volume of mechanical engineering sponsorship roles due to Boeing's major manufacturing facilities. Seattle adds opportunities in hardware engineering at Amazon and Microsoft, plus a growing number of clean energy and robotics startups. Kent is significant for aerospace and space sector employers including Blue Origin. Redmond and Bellevue also have hardware-focused engineering openings within the broader tech corridor.
Are there any Washington-specific factors mechanical engineers should know about visa sponsorship?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects prevailing wage comparisons when employers file Labor Condition Applications with the Department of Labor. The University of Washington and Washington State University produce strong mechanical engineering pipelines, and some employers maintain relationships with these programs that extend to sponsoring international graduates. Washington's aerospace and defense sectors follow federal contracting requirements, which can affect which candidates employers are willing to sponsor.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mechanical engineer jobs in Washington?
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.
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