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Operations engineers are sponsored at Intel, TSMC, Amazon, Tesla, Pfizer, and ExxonMobil for roles optimizing production systems, improving manufacturing yield, designing process flows, and managing facility performance that require industrial, chemical, or mechanical engineering degrees. H-1B visa classification is straightforward because operations engineering is a clear specialty occupation, and semiconductor fab expansion under the CHIPS Act, pharmaceutical manufacturing growth, and energy infrastructure investment have created nationwide demand that far exceeds the domestic engineering talent pool.
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Application deadline: Apr 22, 2026
Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime, to the use of advanced technology for package delivery; Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.
As an Operations Engineer, you will lead and manage the lifecycle of challenging cross-functional projects, developing and delivering the next generation of sortation and distribution solutions. You are a customer obsessed leader that will play an integral part in planning and implementation of the facility network infrastructure including new builds, retrofits, expansions and program initiatives. Partnering with internal customers and internal/external stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure a timely handover will be part of your critical tasks.
Key competencies of this position include insisting on the highest standards ensuring that contracted resources meet schedule, budgetary, safety and driving quality targets; analyzing and deep diving systems performance, inventing and simplifying solutions that allow for improved processes and results; and providing technical expertise to internal customers and stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
- Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of the challenging projects, and act as owner in delivering on projects objectives and targets. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of business objectives.
- Actively participate in firm engineering reviews, and make tangible impact on the proposed solutions on an individual system or its components, on the overall systems architecture, and on facility processes.
- Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines. Proactively assess stakeholders’ dependencies and milestones, problem-solve and drive solutions to mitigate the impact from the issues.
- Lead and coordinate all execution efforts in delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards and guidelines. Perform equipment/systems installation, throughput and safety qualifications. Simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks and provide feedback while resolving difficult system problems or technical deficiencies.
- Lead effective meetings by setting the objectives, putting the right people in the room and driving detailed business and technical discussions/alignment. Document meetings discussions, decisions and future steps ensuring alignment on expectations with internal partner teams and outside vendors.
- Promptly and accurately communicate project status, risk analysis and risk mitigation plans. Effectively answer project questions in detail, and regularly produce clear and concise summaries for the projects to leadership/management team.
- Competently articulate system and/or equipment designs, including layouts, technical specifications and functional capabilities, to internal customers and partner teams.
- Efficiently manage change order controls, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals.
- Excel at building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that improve the Engineering and cross-teams’ efficiencies, optimizing the teams’ value and delivery. Through collaboration, generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in compressed periods of time.
- Travel up to 80% domestically although travel intensity can be variable and consist of up to three weeks in a row, including weekends.
A day in the life
You are managing quality of implementation through multiple projects that can vary in scope, complexity and duration.
Daily tasks may comprise of site coordination with operations teams and contractors on project execution activities or changes; deep diving project progress, schedule and resources, while identifying barriers, creating solutions and driving resolutions.
You may be facilitating the planning and/or implementation meetings with projects’ stakeholders, ensuring alignment in objectives, expectations, and the next steps; you would capture and publish detailed notes after each meeting to drive ownership and follow-through on the actions and decisions.
Reviewing/approving audit mechanisms and documentation is one of the essential tasks, and you may be tracking the programmatic week on week installation opportunities with the internal automation teams.
You may be brainstorming and developing workaround solutions while mitigating the project delays or design issues.
As a part of the acceptance testing you may be performing systems installation quality, safety, throughput and performance qualifications, frequently communicating the progress to internal and external stakeholders.
In addition, you may be supporting/training other engineering team members, utilizing the knowledge of Amazon’s safety, mechanical, electrical and controls installation standard and guidelines.
About the team
At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from firm engineering to project execution and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to ensure that our internal customers have capabilities to deliver on the Customer Promise.
We not only build, but we are also consistently improving our capabilities at Amazon. Continuous improvement is the ongoing enhancement of our systems designs, through incremental and breakthrough developments. We are continually raising the quality bar, and are never satisfied.
We seek to improve through captured lessons learned, that are incorporated back into our mechanisms as a way to perpetually improve upon the next design and processes iterations.
We continually learn, grow and develop throughout the organization and our Subject Matter Expertise is leveraged globally.
We are the Team! We collaborate, support, help and leverage each other in delivering on the business objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience with project management
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- 1+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and software for technical document writing such as Visio, Word, or PowerPoint
- 2+ years of vendor management experience
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers
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, AZ, Tempe - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, CO, Denver - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Boston - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, MN, Minneapolis - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, NC, Charlotte - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Irving - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 80,200.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Application deadline: Apr 22, 2026
Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime, to the use of advanced technology for package delivery; Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.
As an Operations Engineer, you will lead and manage the lifecycle of challenging cross-functional projects, developing and delivering the next generation of sortation and distribution solutions. You are a customer obsessed leader that will play an integral part in planning and implementation of the facility network infrastructure including new builds, retrofits, expansions and program initiatives. Partnering with internal customers and internal/external stakeholders to engage as a team and ensure a timely handover will be part of your critical tasks.
Key competencies of this position include insisting on the highest standards ensuring that contracted resources meet schedule, budgetary, safety and driving quality targets; analyzing and deep diving systems performance, inventing and simplifying solutions that allow for improved processes and results; and providing technical expertise to internal customers and stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
- Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of the challenging projects, and act as owner in delivering on projects objectives and targets. Projects may span organizations or geographies in support of business objectives.
- Actively participate in firm engineering reviews, and make tangible impact on the proposed solutions on an individual system or its components, on the overall systems architecture, and on facility processes.
- Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines. Proactively assess stakeholders’ dependencies and milestones, problem-solve and drive solutions to mitigate the impact from the issues.
- Lead and coordinate all execution efforts in delivering systems and automated equipment designs per established standards and guidelines. Perform equipment/systems installation, throughput and safety qualifications. Simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks and provide feedback while resolving difficult system problems or technical deficiencies.
- Lead effective meetings by setting the objectives, putting the right people in the room and driving detailed business and technical discussions/alignment. Document meetings discussions, decisions and future steps ensuring alignment on expectations with internal partner teams and outside vendors.
- Promptly and accurately communicate project status, risk analysis and risk mitigation plans. Effectively answer project questions in detail, and regularly produce clear and concise summaries for the projects to leadership/management team.
- Competently articulate system and/or equipment designs, including layouts, technical specifications and functional capabilities, to internal customers and partner teams.
- Efficiently manage change order controls, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals.
- Excel at building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that improve the Engineering and cross-teams’ efficiencies, optimizing the teams’ value and delivery. Through collaboration, generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in compressed periods of time.
- Travel up to 80% domestically although travel intensity can be variable and consist of up to three weeks in a row, including weekends.
A day in the life
You are managing quality of implementation through multiple projects that can vary in scope, complexity and duration.
Daily tasks may comprise of site coordination with operations teams and contractors on project execution activities or changes; deep diving project progress, schedule and resources, while identifying barriers, creating solutions and driving resolutions.
You may be facilitating the planning and/or implementation meetings with projects’ stakeholders, ensuring alignment in objectives, expectations, and the next steps; you would capture and publish detailed notes after each meeting to drive ownership and follow-through on the actions and decisions.
Reviewing/approving audit mechanisms and documentation is one of the essential tasks, and you may be tracking the programmatic week on week installation opportunities with the internal automation teams.
You may be brainstorming and developing workaround solutions while mitigating the project delays or design issues.
As a part of the acceptance testing you may be performing systems installation quality, safety, throughput and performance qualifications, frequently communicating the progress to internal and external stakeholders.
In addition, you may be supporting/training other engineering team members, utilizing the knowledge of Amazon’s safety, mechanical, electrical and controls installation standard and guidelines.
About the team
At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from firm engineering to project execution and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to ensure that our internal customers have capabilities to deliver on the Customer Promise.
We not only build, but we are also consistently improving our capabilities at Amazon. Continuous improvement is the ongoing enhancement of our systems designs, through incremental and breakthrough developments. We are continually raising the quality bar, and are never satisfied.
We seek to improve through captured lessons learned, that are incorporated back into our mechanisms as a way to perpetually improve upon the next design and processes iterations.
We continually learn, grow and develop throughout the organization and our Subject Matter Expertise is leveraged globally.
We are the Team! We collaborate, support, help and leverage each other in delivering on the business objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience with project management
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- 1+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and software for technical document writing such as Visio, Word, or PowerPoint
- 2+ years of vendor management experience
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers
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, AZ, Tempe - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, CO, Denver - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Boston - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, MN, Minneapolis - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, NC, Charlotte - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Irving - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 60,700.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 80,200.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Engineer
Semiconductor Fab Operations Engineers Are in Critical Shortage
Intel, TSMC, Samsung, Micron, and GlobalFoundries sponsor for process and operations engineers optimizing yield, equipment uptime, and throughput at new U.S. fabs. These roles pay $85,000 to $130,000 with equity and relocation packages.
Amazon Operations Engineering Sponsors at the Highest Volume
Amazon sponsors operations engineers across fulfillment, sortation, and transportation networks designing automation systems and optimizing material flow. Starting compensation is $82,000 to $115,000 base with stock vesting that significantly increases total pay over four years.
Pharmaceutical Operations Engineers Work Under FDA Regulations
Pfizer, Merck, J&J, Amgen, and AbbVie sponsor for engineers improving GMP production processes, validation protocols, and cleanroom operations. Chemical or biomedical engineering degrees combined with regulatory knowledge make H-1B classification ironclad.
Energy and Chemical Process Operations Sponsor Consistently
ExxonMobil, Chevron, Dow, BASF, and Shell sponsor for operations engineers managing refinery optimization, chemical production, and reliability engineering. These roles pay $88,000 to $135,000 and require chemical or mechanical engineering degrees with PSM expertise.
TN Engineer Gives USMCA Citizens Immediate Access
The Engineer profession on the USMCA treaty list covers operations engineering for Canadian and Mexican citizens with same-day border approval, no lottery, and no annual cap. TN renews indefinitely in three-year increments.
L-1 Transfers From International Manufacturing Facilities Are Common
Intel, TSMC, Toyota, Siemens, and Shell transfer operations engineers on L-1 from international plants and refineries to U.S. operations. Build one year of documented process improvement results before requesting the transfer.
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Do companies sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Engineers?
Yes, extensively. Operations engineering requires engineering degrees by definition, making H-1B specialty occupation classification automatic. Semiconductor, pharmaceutical, logistics, energy, and automotive companies all sponsor at high volume. CHIPS Act expansion has accelerated hiring significantly.
How to find Operations Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Operations Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international candidates with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on manufacturing companies, tech firms, and energy corporations that frequently sponsor H-1B, O-1, and TN visas for operations roles. These industries actively recruit Operations Engineers and have established visa sponsorship programs.
What is the typical salary for sponsored Operations Engineer roles?
Operations engineers earn $78,000 to $115,000 at manufacturing companies. Semiconductor operations engineers earn $85,000 to $135,000. Amazon operations engineers earn $82,000 to $125,000 with equity. Senior and principal operations engineers earn $115,000 to $165,000.
What qualifications strengthen an Operations Engineer's sponsorship case?
An industrial, chemical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering degree is required. Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean certifications demonstrate process optimization methodology expertise. PE licensure commands premium compensation and further strengthens H-1B petitions.
Which industries hire the most Operations Engineers?
Semiconductor manufacturing has the most acute current demand due to CHIPS Act fab construction. Amazon and logistics companies hire at the highest total volume. Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers sponsor for GMP process engineering. Oil, gas, and chemical companies sponsor for refinery and plant operations.
What is the career progression for a sponsored Operations Engineer?
The path moves from operations engineer to senior engineer to engineering manager to director of operations to VP of manufacturing or operations. Engineering managers earn $125,000 to $180,000. Directors earn $160,000 to $240,000. VPs earn $210,000 to $350,000.
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