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A green card lets you live and work in the U.S. permanently, and employer sponsorship is one of the most common paths to getting one. Most sponsored green cards go through the EB-2 or EB-3 categories via the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. EB-1 is an option for those with extraordinary ability or multinational manager experience, and skips the PERM step entirely.
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About the Role
Amazon's internal design services team invents solutions for unique unmet needs within Amazon's operations environment. We seek a customer-obsessed hardware design engineer with proven expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation who thrives in cross-functional teams and invents simple solutions for complex problems.
Key job responsibilities
Customer Focus & Requirements Gathering
- Investigate customer problems from the customer and stakeholder perspective
- Translate learnings into data-driven product requirements
Design & Development
- Own design, prototyping, and validation of bespoke solutions
- Balance tradeoffs between speed, cost, performance, and supply chain risks
- Develop Build to Print packages for scaled production
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), maintenance, and cost analysis to optimize total cost of ownership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operate efficiently in large cross-functional teams with varying priorities
- Work with internal and external manufacturing teams to guide product development and delivery
- Influence engineering teams and stakeholders through written reports and presentations
- Communicate analysis findings to stakeholders and vendors through succinct verbal and written communications
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Investigate new design and manufacturing technologies to improve product development
- Learn new skills to solve engineering problems
- Manage multiple projects and priorities across customer teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
- Experience leading new product introduction (NPI) teams
- Experience using one or more of the following technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, SketchUp, KeyShot, etc.) to deliver high quality models and designs
- Experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering
- Experience leading engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Experience communicating research findings and analysis in both written and spoken channels
- 3+ years of product development experience
- Experience developing and releasing Build to Print packages for scaled manufacturing
- Competence balancing speed, cost, quality, and supply chain risks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
- 2+ years of process improvement procedures experience
- Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and leading cross functional teams across geographies and business units
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
- Expertise using core mechanical design principles to simplify complex problems
- 2+ years working with supply chain and manufacturing engineering teams in enterprise or design house environments
- Experience working within PDM and PLM tools for managing product revisions, BOM, specifications and ECOs
- Experience in use of AI tools for design process automation
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, NASHVILLE - 111,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 111,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
About the Role
Amazon's internal design services team invents solutions for unique unmet needs within Amazon's operations environment. We seek a customer-obsessed hardware design engineer with proven expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation who thrives in cross-functional teams and invents simple solutions for complex problems.
Key job responsibilities
Customer Focus & Requirements Gathering
- Investigate customer problems from the customer and stakeholder perspective
- Translate learnings into data-driven product requirements
Design & Development
- Own design, prototyping, and validation of bespoke solutions
- Balance tradeoffs between speed, cost, performance, and supply chain risks
- Develop Build to Print packages for scaled production
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), maintenance, and cost analysis to optimize total cost of ownership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operate efficiently in large cross-functional teams with varying priorities
- Work with internal and external manufacturing teams to guide product development and delivery
- Influence engineering teams and stakeholders through written reports and presentations
- Communicate analysis findings to stakeholders and vendors through succinct verbal and written communications
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Investigate new design and manufacturing technologies to improve product development
- Learn new skills to solve engineering problems
- Manage multiple projects and priorities across customer teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
- Experience leading new product introduction (NPI) teams
- Experience using one or more of the following technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, SketchUp, KeyShot, etc.) to deliver high quality models and designs
- Experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering
- Experience leading engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Experience communicating research findings and analysis in both written and spoken channels
- 3+ years of product development experience
- Experience developing and releasing Build to Print packages for scaled manufacturing
- Competence balancing speed, cost, quality, and supply chain risks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
- 2+ years of process improvement procedures experience
- Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and leading cross functional teams across geographies and business units
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
- Expertise using core mechanical design principles to simplify complex problems
- 2+ years working with supply chain and manufacturing engineering teams in enterprise or design house environments
- Experience working within PDM and PLM tools for managing product revisions, BOM, specifications and ECOs
- Experience in use of AI tools for design process automation
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, NASHVILLE - 111,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 111,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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How to Get Green Card Sponsorship
Target Fortune 500 companies and government contractors for EB-2/EB-3 sponsorship
Large corporations like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing routinely sponsor green cards through established legal teams. Government contractors also frequently sponsor due to security clearance requirements favoring permanent residents over temporary visa holders.
Understand PERM processing adds 12-24 months before filing your I-140 petition
The PERM labor certification process requires your employer to test the U.S. job market first. This mandatory step occurs before your actual green card petition, significantly extending total processing time compared to temporary visas.
Choose EB-3 over EB-2 if you're from India or China to avoid longer backlogs
EB-3 often has shorter wait times than EB-2 for Indian and Chinese nationals due to per-country limits. You can downgrade from EB-2 to EB-3 later if backlogs shift, preserving your priority date.
Apply to healthcare systems and universities for reliable green card sponsorship
Hospitals, university medical centers, and academic institutions frequently sponsor physicians, researchers, and specialized staff. These employers often have dedicated immigration departments and predictable sponsorship budgets for permanent positions.
Build U.S. work experience on a temporary visa to strengthen your green card case
Many employers prefer sponsoring green cards for workers already proving their value internally. Starting on an H-1B, L-1, or O-1 visa lets you demonstrate impact while your employer builds the business case for permanent sponsorship.
Secure a role requiring specialized skills that justify PERM labor certification
Your position must genuinely require specific education or experience that limits the available U.S. worker pool. Generic roles with broad requirements make PERM certification difficult for your employer to obtain successfully.
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What is the difference between EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 green cards?
EB-1 is for individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, or multinational managers. EB-2 covers professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. EB-3 is for skilled workers with at least two years of experience, professionals with bachelor's degrees, and other workers. Most employer-sponsored green cards fall under EB-2 or EB-3 because they use the PERM labor certification process.
How long does the green card sponsorship process take?
The timeline varies widely. PERM labor certification alone typically takes 8 to 14 months. After PERM approval, the I-140 petition takes 4 to 12 months unless premium processing is used. Then you wait for a visa number to become available based on your priority date and country of birth. For applicants born in India, the EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs currently stretch decades, not years. Applicants from most other countries face shorter or no backlogs. You can check current wait times using the State Department's monthly Visa Bulletin.
How do I find green card sponsorship jobs?
Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa type, so you can see which employers are actively sponsoring EB-2/EB-3 green cards right now. Look for mid-to-large companies in technology, healthcare, finance, and engineering, which have established PERM processes. Many companies that sponsor H-1B visas also sponsor green cards for long-term employees.
Do I need an H-1B before getting a green card through an employer?
No. While many people transition from H-1B to green card status, an employer can start the PERM process regardless of your current visa type. Some workers on L-1, O-1, TN, or even F-1 OPT status have employers file green card petitions directly. The key requirement is a qualifying job offer and a willing employer, not a specific prior visa.
Which industries sponsor the most green cards?
Technology and software companies are the largest green card sponsors by volume, followed by healthcare, financial services, consulting, and engineering firms. Large employers like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, and major hospital systems regularly file PERM applications. Smaller companies also sponsor, especially in areas with labor shortages like nursing, accounting, and specialized manufacturing.
What is the prevailing wage for green card sponsorship jobs?
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.
Can I get a green card without an employer sponsoring me?
Yes. The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability to self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship. You must demonstrate that your work is in an area of substantial merit and national importance, and that it would benefit the United States to waive the usual job offer and labor certification requirements. Other non-employer paths include the EB-1A extraordinary ability category, the Diversity Visa lottery, and family-based sponsorship.
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