SOC code 17-2112
There have been 117 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Manufacturing Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 91.5% certified. The median annualized wage is $131,440. The top sponsor is Tesla, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
34 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Manufacturing Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 59 | 89.8% | $153,920 | CA | Fremont |
| Deterrence Defense | 4 | 100.0% | $163,030 | CA | Fremont |
| Planet Innovation | 4 | 100.0% | $98,904 | CA | Carlsbad |
| Amazon | 3 | 100.0% | $120,494 | CA | Mountain View |
| Highcom Armor Solutions | 3 | 66.7% | $114,400 | OH | Columbus |
| Infinera | 3 | 100.0% | $140,816 | CA | Allentown |
| Noonan | 3 | 100.0% | $75,000 | SC | Spartanburg |
| Zoox | 3 | 66.7% | $163,030 | CA | San Carlos |
| Enel North America | 2 | 100.0% | $108,963 | CA | Andover |
| Evalve | 2 | 100.0% | $132,500 | CA | Menlo Park |
| 2 | 100.0% | $125,000 | CA | Sunnyvale | |
| Levitasbio | 2 | 100.0% | $135,000 | CA | Menlo Park |
| Mcc Manufacturing | 2 | 100.0% | $96,075 | CA | Napa |
| Mescada | 2 | 100.0% | $120,000 | IL | Kankakee |
| Multi-Color | 2 | 50.0% | $86,632 | CA | Napa |
| Nefab Packaging | 2 | 100.0% | $95,222 | CA | Newark |
| Vander-Bend Manufacturing | 2 | 50.0% | $112,437 | CA | San Jose |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | 100.0% | $90,500 | CA | Menlo Park |
| Awl Automation | 1 | 100.0% | $95,000 | SC | Spartanburg |
| Base Power | 1 | 100.0% | $124,000 | TX | Austin |
| Collotype Labels USA | 1 | 100.0% | $80,080 | CA | Napa |
| Duracell US Operations | 1 | 100.0% | $135,000 | CT | Bethel |
| Dyno Nobel | 1 | 100.0% | $125,000 | OR | Deer Island |
| Jand | 1 | 100.0% | $128,000 | NY | New York |
| Jasic Technologies America | 1 | 100.0% | $105,000 | WA | Kent |
| Jenbro Manufacturing | 1 | 100.0% | $95,618 | CA | Santa Fe Springs |
| Oneh2 | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | NC | Longview |
| Professionalized Products And Services | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | TX | Houston |
| Schwarze Industries | 1 | 100.0% | $131,000 | AL | Huntsville |
| Simpson Strong-Tie Company | 1 | 100.0% | $91,728 | TN | Gallatin |
| Smith International | 1 | 100.0% | $81,650 | TX | Houston |
| Tempo Products | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | CA | Fresno |
| Woodbridge Holdings | 1 | 100.0% | $110,000 | OH | Fremont |
| Zimmer | 1 | 100.0% | $58,834 | IN | Warsaw |
Top states
Where Manufacturing Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 77 (66.4%) | $140,816 |
| TX | 17 (14.7%) | $126,655 |
| OH | 4 (3.4%) | $112,200 |
| SC | 4 (3.4%) | $80,000 |
| IL | 2 (1.7%) | $120,000 |
| NV | 2 (1.7%) | $137,955 |
| NY | 2 (1.7%) | $120,587 |
| AL | 1 (0.9%) | $131,000 |
| CT | 1 (0.9%) | $135,000 |
| IN | 1 (0.9%) | $58,834 |
| MA | 1 (0.9%) | $106,425 |
| NC | 1 (0.9%) | $140,000 |
| OR | 1 (0.9%) | $125,000 |
| PA | 1 (0.9%) | $128,000 |
| TN | 1 (0.9%) | $91,728 |
Top cities
Cities where Manufacturing Engineers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | CA | 36 | $163,030 |
| Austin | TX | 14 | $128,848 |
| San Jose | CA | 9 | $164,606 |
| Menlo Park | CA | 5 | $135,000 |
| Napa | CA | 5 | $91,187 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 5 | $176,800 |
| Spartanburg | SC | 4 | $80,000 |
| Carlsbad | CA | 3 | $98,904 |
| Columbus | OH | 3 | $114,400 |
| San Carlos | CA | 3 | $163,030 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 3 | $125,000 |
| Houston | TX | 2 | $80,825 |
| Kankakee | IL | 2 | $120,000 |
| New York | NY | 2 | $120,587 |
| Newark | CA | 2 | $95,222 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineer | 11 |
| STAFF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | 9 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Specialist | 5 |
| Sr Manufacturing Equipment Engineer | 4 |
| Sr Manufacturing Controls Engineer | 4 |
| Superintendent - CNC Machining Engineer | 3 |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer | 3 |
| SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | 3 |
| Product Engineer | 3 |
| Manager Manufacturing Engineering | 3 |
| Chief Engineer | 3 |
| Tech Business Developer III | 2 |
| Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer | 2 |
| Staff Hardware Development Engineer | 2 |
| Sr. Powertrain Quality Engineer | 2 |
| Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer | 2 |
| Sr. Manufacturing Controls Engineer | 2 |
| Sr Mgr Manufacturing Engineering | 2 |
| Senior R&D Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Operations | 2 |
| Senior MES Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Engineer Global XTClave Systems Engineer | 2 |
| SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER | 2 |
| NPI Manufacturing Engineer | 2 |
| MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER | 2 |
| Chief Operating officer | 2 |
| Welding Systems Integration Process Engineer | 1 |
| Tooling Manager | 1 |
| Tooling Engineer | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Manufacturing Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 11 | 100.0% | $100,000 | |
| FY2021 | 12 | 100.0% | $128,000 | |
| FY2022 | 12 | 100.0% | $137,000 | |
| FY2023 | 13 | 92.3% | $125,000 | |
| FY2024 | 28 | 89.3% | $143,049 | |
| FY2025 | 26 | 76.9% | $163,030 | |
| FY2026 | 15 | 100.0% | $124,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Manufacturing Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 117 Labor Condition Application filings for Manufacturing Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 91.5% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Manufacturing Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Manufacturing Engineers on the E-3 visa is $131,440, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Manufacturing Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Manufacturing Engineers are: Tesla (59 filings), Deterrence Defense (4 filings), Planet Innovation (4 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa manufacturing engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Manufacturing Engineers are based in: CA (77 filings), TX (17 filings), OH (4 filings).
Can Australians work as manufacturing engineers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Manufacturing Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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